# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING
# 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 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 will be possible across southern portions of Utah and Colorado through Thursday evening. In addition widespread moderate to heavy rainfall from a surge of tropical moisture will remain a threat through early Friday morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:28 PM MDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
HEADER
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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Animas River Basin, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, San Juan River Basin, Southeast Utah, Southwest San Juan Mountains
Including the cities of Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Rico, 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