Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 22 at 9:44AM MDT until September 25 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 8:44am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following
areas, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The ground remains saturated from recent heavy rainfall over the
past week. After a brief break, deep moisture is expected to
return to southwest Colorado Tuesday with a few inches of
rainfall possible during the Wednesday through Thursday
timeframe. In addition, multiple rounds of showers and
thunderstorms are expected Wednesday through Thursday evening
producing periods of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Animas River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov