Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 19 at 9:11AM MDT until July 19 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 8:11am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following
areas, Northwest San Juan Mountains and the Gold Mountain Burn
Scar.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in debris flows as well as
flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall over the last few days has saturated soils
across the San Juan Mountains. More heavy rain is expected
again today increasing the risk for flash flooding across the
watch area. This also includes the Gold Mountain Burn Scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Northwestern San Juan Mountains
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender: