Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 3:04AM MDT until September 17 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 2:04am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following
areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River,
Northwest San Juan Mountains, San Juan River Basin and Southwest
San Juan Mountains.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
This also includes the Babylon burn scar as well as slot canyons
and areas of steep, susceptible terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected late
tonight through late Wednesday night, 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:
Southeast Utah; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov