ModerateFloodActiveNWS Grand Junction CO
Flood Watch
La Plata County · Started Aug 30, 2026 at 7:37 PM · Updated 34m ago
La Plata Countyarea
Aug 30, 2026, 7:37 PMeffective
Aug 31, 2026, 3:00 PMexpires
NWS Grand Junction COsource
Warned area as issued by the National Weather Service
Full advisory
WHAT
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE
A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin and San Juan River Basin.
WHEN
From 6 AM MDT Monday through Monday evening.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood