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Flash Flood Watch Extended for Northwest San Juan Mountains Near Ouray

The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood watch for the Northwest San Juan Mountains until midnight MDT tonight.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 29, 2026, 2:41 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 29, 2026, 3:26 p.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has extended a for the Northwest San Juan Mountains, now in effect until midnight MDT tonight (August 30, 2026). The was originally set to expire earlier, but the office has pushed the end time back, extending the warning window. The covers Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible today, which could lead to flash flooding and debris flows. Residents near the burn scar should prepare for potential debris flows moving through Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. The was issued at 12:39 p.m. MDT on August 29, 2026. Officials advise monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 29, 2026, 3:23 p.m. ET

    Flash Flood Watch Issued for Northwest San Juan Mountains Near Ouray

    The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Northwest San Juan Mountains, effective from 12:39 p.m. MDT on August 29, 2026, until midnight MDT tonight. The watch covers the Gold Mountain burn scar north of Ouray, particularly along Highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek.

    Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible today, which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Residents near the Gold Mountain burn scar should prepare for potential debris flows moving through Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. The NWS advises monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

  2. Aug 29, 2026, 2:53 p.m. ET

    Flash Flood Watch Issued for Northwest San Juan Mountains Near Ouray

    The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Northwest San Juan Mountains, in effect until midnight MDT tonight, August 29, 2026. The watch covers the Gold Mountain burn scar north of Ouray, particularly along Highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek.

    According to the Weather Service, multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible today, which could lead to flash flooding and debris flows. Residents near the burn scar should prepare for potential debris flows moving through Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek. The agency advises monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

  3. Aug 29, 2026, 2:41 p.m. ETFirst report

    Flash Flood Watch Issued for Northwest San Juan Mountains Near Ouray

    The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, Colorado, has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Gold Mountain burn scar north of Ouray, effective from 12:39 p.m. MDT on August 29, 2026, until midnight MDT tonight. The watch covers the Northwest San Juan Mountains, particularly along Highway 550 between Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek.

    According to the advisory, multiple rounds of thunderstorms are possible today, which could lead to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Residents near the burn scar are advised to prepare for potential debris flows moving through Cutler Creek and Dexter Creek, and to stay updated with information from local authorities.

    The watch advises monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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