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Flash Flood Watch issued September 15 at 7:20PM MDT until September 16

Affecting Central Yampa River Basin; Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus

In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

Central Yampa River Basin; Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 9:00 AM.

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.

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* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
are possible over the Lee burn scar.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Colorado, including Rio Blanco
County.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are monitoring the
potential for heavy rainfall over the burn area, which may lead
to flash flooding and debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Rio Blanco.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flash Flood Watch issued September 15 at 7:20PM MDT until September 16

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