Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Pitkin County
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NWS Grand Junction has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northwestern Pitkin County in west central Colorado until 7:15 PM MDT due to ongoing flash flooding from heavy rain.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Pitkin County, Colorado
- Issued
- September 14, 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 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM MDT until September 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM MDT. The alert type is Flash Flood Warning with VTEC code /O.NEW.KGJT.FF.W.0110.260914T2211Z-260915T0115Z/.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Northwestern Pitkin County in west central Colorado, primarily rural areas.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Highway 133 is prone to rockslides and mudslides in heavy rain. Stay alert for rocks and debris on roads, and avoid driving on flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, with flash flooding already occurring. Hazard includes life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. Impact includes life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately from September 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM MDT and remains in effect until September 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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