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Flood Watch issued October 20 at 9:53PM MDT until October 23 at

Affecting 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

In effect until: Oct 21, 2026, 6:45 PM

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

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 6:45 PM.

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.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* 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
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™