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Home Return to list Areal Flood Advisory 0067 Issued by the Grand Junction Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-12 18:23:58
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WGUS85 KGJT 122323
FLSGJT
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
523 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
COC113-130130-
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San Miguel CO-
523 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Debris from mudslide and flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern San Miguel County along Highway 145 between
Sawpit and Placerville...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Water and debris flows over along Highway 145 between
Sawpit and Placerville or expected to begin shortly.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 523 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in Highway 145 near Sawpit and Placerville. Between 0.1
and 0.2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Highway 145 near Sawpit and Placerville is the most likely place
to experience minor flooding. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2
to 0.4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain
will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Sawpit, Fall Creek and Placerville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
This area 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.
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LAT...LON 3808 10808 3798 10788 3792 10793 3803 10814
3803 10813
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Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-12 20:26:32
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WGUS85 KGJT 130126
FLSGJT
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
726 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
COC113-130136-
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/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Miguel CO-
726 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 730 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
The Flood Advisory will expire at 730 PM MDT this evening for a
portion of southwest Colorado, including the following area, San
Miguel.
If flooding has been observed...Please report it to your local law
enforcement agency. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
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LAT...LON 3808 10808 3798 10788 3792 10793 3803 10814
3803 10813
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