Colorado Severe Flood Watch | Effective 08/12/2026 10:46

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