Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 11:36AM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 10:36am
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following
areas, Animas River Basin and San Juan River Basin.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday
evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy
rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain
are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially
in our more susceptible areas.
- 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:
Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov