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Flood Watch Extended Through August 31 for Parts of Colorado and Utah

The National Weather Service has extended the flood watch for portions of Colorado and Utah through August 31.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 30, 2026, 6:23 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 30, 2026, 7:00 a.m. ET
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has extended a for portions of Colorado and Utah through 12:00 a.m. MDT on August 31, according to an official alert. The was originally set to expire earlier but now runs longer than first issued. The , issued at 4:18 a.m. MDT on August 30, covers zones including the Central Yampa River Basin, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Grand Valley, and Debeque to Silt Corridor in Colorado, as well as Southeast Utah and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges in Utah. Cities affected include Craig, Meeker, Grand Junction, Rifle, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and Vail. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars, will be especially susceptible. Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 30, 2026, 6:54 a.m. ET

    Flood Watch for Central Yampa River Basin, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Grand Valley Through August 30

    The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, Colorado, has issued a flood watch for portions of Colorado and Utah, including the Central Yampa River Basin, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, and Grand Valley, in effect from 5:00 a.m. on August 30 until midnight on August 30, 2026. The watch covers 21 zones, including the Debeque to Silt Corridor in Colorado and the Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges areas in Utah.

    Excessive rainfall may cause flash flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars, are especially susceptible. Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued.

  2. Aug 30, 2026, 6:53 a.m. ET

    Flood Watch in Effect Through This Evening for Parts of Colorado and Utah

    The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Colorado and Utah, in effect from 5 a.m. MDT through midnight tonight, August 30. The watch covers 21 zones, including the Grand Valley, the Central Colorado River Basin, and the Flat Tops in Colorado, and the Arches/Grand Flat and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges areas in Utah.

    The Weather Service says flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will be especially susceptible, including the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars.

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

  3. Aug 30, 2026, 6:23 a.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Watch Issued for Parts of Colorado and Utah Through August 30

    The National Weather Service in Grand Junction, Colorado, has issued a Flood Watch for portions of Colorado and Utah, in effect from 5:00 a.m. MDT on August 30, 2026, through midnight MDT. The watch covers 21 zones, including the Central Yampa River Basin, Grand Valley, Gore and Elk Mountains, and the Four Corners/Upper Dolores River in Colorado, as well as Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, and the La Sal and Abajo Mountains in Utah.

    According to the advisory, flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars, will be especially susceptible.

    Residents are advised to monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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