Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 12 at 11:46AM MDT until August 13 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 10:46am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of the Southwest San Juan Mountains, recent burn
scars and steep mountain corridors. This includes the Gold
Mountain, Ferris, and Elk burn scars, as well as, Highways 550 and
145.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, as
well as debris flows through recent burn scars. The debris flows
can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms and/or training storms is
possible this afternoon and into late evening hours. If you live,
commute or recreate near or below recent burn scars and other
flood-prone terrain, keep an eye on the current conditions
overhead and upstream of your location.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov