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Flood Watch

Southwest San Juan Mountains; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin; and 5 more

Until Oct 23, 12:00 PM MDT

ARCHULETADOLORESHINSDALELA PLATAMONTEZUMASAN JUANSAN MIGUELSAN JUANGRANDDurangoMoabSilvertonCortezBlandingTelluridePagosa Springs100 MI
ARCHULETADOLORESHINSDALELA PLATAMONTEZUMASAN JUANSAN MIGUELSAN JUANGRANDDurangoMoabSilvertonBlanding50 MI
Map of the Flood Watch over Archuleta County, Dolores County, Hinsdale County and 6 more. Drawn on the national sheet; the scale is at its foot.
In force from
Oct 21, 12:00 PM MDT
Until
Oct 23, 12:00 PM MDT
Issued
Oct 20, 11:13 AM MDT
Office
Grand Junction, CO
Number
10 of its kind from this office this year
Severity
Severe, Future, Possible
Where
CO UT

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Additional details
- Strong thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain could develop Wednesday afternoon, followed by widespread moderate to heavy rainfall from a surge of tropical moisture Wednesday night 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

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