10/30/26 Friday 4:00 am
The last two days weve heard this:
“Chances for river flooding remains low at this point, as these totals will be spread
over an almost 48 hour period.” “River flooding continues to look unlikely
at these values spread over 48 hours.” “River flooding seems unlikely, but localized impacts due to rainfall on saturated soils are expected.” “While rivers are forecast to remain below action stage, a growing concern lies in the potential for runoff around saturated hillsides in the region.”
Now This:
Flood Watch National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 942 PM MDT Thu Oct 29 2026 COZ019-021>023-UTZ022-028-029-302100- /O.NEW.KGJT.FA.A.0011.261101T1200Z-261102T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Southwest San Juan Mountains-Four Corners/Upper Dolores River- Animas River Basin-San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges- Including the cities of Pagosa Springs, Silverton, Rico, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Dove Creek, Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Oljato-Monument Valley, Goulding, Bluff, Tselakai Dezza, Aneth, Montezuma Creek, Mexican Hat, Halchita, White Mesa, Monticello, La Sal, Eastland, Spanish Valley, Fry Canyon, and Canyonlands National Park 942 PM MDT Thu Oct 29 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Things are changing quickly while the CBRFC (Colorado Basin River Forecast Center) plays catch up with their river peak and flow forecasts. I will have a more detailed update out soon!