# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING
# DETAILS
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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
Through Friday evening.
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
- Flooding is imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Friday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:50 PM MDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
HEADER
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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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.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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San Juan River Basin, Animas River Basin, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Southeast Utah, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide
Including the cities of Ridgway, Loghill Village, Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Lake City, Sawpit, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Rico, Nucla, Naturita, Norwood, Slick Rock, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Dove Creek, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Oljato-Monument Valley, Goulding, Bluff, Tselakai Dezza, Aneth, Montezuma Creek, Mexican Hat, Halchita, White Mesa, Moab, Green River, Castle Valley, Monticello, La Sal, Eastland, Spanish Valley, Fry Canyon, and Canyonlands National Park
