Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1146 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026

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Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-
Including the cities of Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Lake
City, Sawpit, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, and Rico
1146 AM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of the Southwest San Juan Mountains, recent burn
  scars and steep mountain corridors. This includes the Gold
  Mountain, Ferris, and Elk burn scars, as well as, Highways 550 and
  145.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, as
  well as debris flows through recent burn scars. The debris flows
  can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms and/or training storms is
    possible this afternoon and into late evening hours. If you live,
    commute or recreate near or below recent burn scars and other
    flood-prone terrain, keep an eye on the current conditions
    overhead and upstream of your location.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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