- In force from
- Oct 21, 12:00 PM MDT
- Until
- Oct 23, 12:00 PM MDT
- Issued
- Oct 20, 11:13 AM MDT
- Updated
- 1 time, last Oct 20, 9:53 PM MDT
- Office
- Grand Junction, CO
- Number
- 10 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Future, Possible
FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING
- 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
What to do
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.
Every area 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
Places under it Durango, Moab, Silverton, Cortez, Blanding, Bayfield, Telluride, Pagosa Springs, Monticello, Mancos, Mountain Village, Towaoc, and 29 more
Read the platesAreal flood FB-EVT-101How to read a warning FB-STN-001
On the radarRain, last 24 hours over itRadar