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Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
358 PM MDT Tue May 19 2026

To:    Subscribers:
        -NOAA Weather Wire Service
        -Emergency Managers
        -NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Listeners
        -EAS Participants
        -Other NWS Partners, Users and Employees

From: Erin Walter, Service Hydrologist
        NWS Weather Forecast Office
        Grand Junction, CO

Subject: Changes to Flood Stage Categories for the Gunnison River at
Delta, CO (DELC2).

Effective June 19th, 2026, NWS flood stages at the Gunnison River at
Delta, Colorado will change. Flood surveys, HEC-RAS modeling, and
coordination with local officials and emergency management indicate
lowering flood stages at all categories will more accurately
represent the levels when impacts begin near Delta, CO. River
forecasts will now be issued when water levels are expected to reach
or exceed 8.5 feet, and Flood Warnings will be issued when water
levels are expected to reach or exceed 9.0 feet.

Category:Current Stage:New Stage:
Action 9.45 feet    8.5 feet
Minor12.0 feet    9.0 feet
Moderate    14.0 feet    10.0 feet
Major       15.0 feet    10.5 feet

Graphical depictions of river levels and forecasts are available on
our website under the Rivers and Lakes option on the main NWS Grand
Junction web page at: https://www.weather.gov/gjt. If you have any
questions or comments on this new service, please contact:

        Erin Walter, Service Hydrologist
        National Weather Service Forecast Office
     2844 Aviators Way Grand Junction, CO 81501
        Phone: 970-243-7007 Ext. 493
        E-Mail: erin.walter@noaa.gov

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