Grand Junction, CO – A Flood Watch has been issued for much of western Colorado and portions of eastern Utah beginning Thursday morning, with the National Weather Service warning of possible flash flooding through Thursday evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, the watch will be in effect from Thursday, Sept. 11, morning until Thursday night. Thunderstorms are expected to produce heavy rainfall, raising the risk of debris flows, overflowing streams, and flooding in low-lying areas.
The alert covers communities including Grand Junction, Montrose, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Telluride, Durango, and Moab, as well as surrounding valleys and mountain ranges. Burn scar areas such as Deer Creek, Lee, Elk, South Rim, Turner Gulch, and Stoner Mesa are particularly vulnerable to flooding and mudslides.
Forecasters say excessive runoff could impact rivers, creeks, and streams across the Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Grand Valley, Gunnison River Basin, and San Juan Mountains. Motorists are urged to avoid driving across flooded roadways and to remain alert for changing conditions during the day.
The Weather Service advises residents to monitor updated forecasts and be prepared for potential Flash Flood Warnings. More information on flood safety can be found at weather.gov/safety/flood.
