Headline:
Flood Watch issued October 20 at 9:53PM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 8:53pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following
areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San
Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah,
including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat,
Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and
Southeast Utah.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm
drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain could
develop Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Widespread moderate to
heavy rainfall will also occur from a surge of tropical moisture
arriving tomorrow and lingering through Friday morning.
- 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:
Southwest San Juan Mountains; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin; Southeast Utah; Arches/Grand Flat; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov