Flash Flood Warning for Lee Burn Scar in Rio Blanco County (Sep 16, 2026)
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NWS Grand Junction has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Lee Burn Scar in central Rio Blanco County until 2:45 AM MDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Colorado
- Issued
- September 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Junction CO
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Junction CO. The alert is effective from September 16 at 12:51 AM MDT until September 16 at 2:45 AM MDT. The event code is FFW.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Lee Burn Scar in central Rio Blanco County in northwestern Colorado. Locations that will experience flash flooding include areas in and near the Lee Burn Scar.
What You Should Do
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks, streams, and ditches in the Lee Burn Scar. Severe debris flows can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters, climb to safety. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
At 12:51 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Lee Burn Scar. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow consisting of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect from September 16 at 12:51 AM MDT until September 16 at 2:45 AM MDT.
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