First published Oct 20, 2026, 5:20:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 5:20:15 PM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS Grand Junction CO

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Flood Watch issued October 20 at 11:13AM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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The NWS issued a flood watch for parts of southwest Colorado and southeast Utah, valid Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning. Excessive rainfall could cause flooding, and the source advises monitoring forecasts and being prepared to act if flooding develops.

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Affected location: southwest Colorado and southeast Utah

Illustrative image: Junction of the Grand Union Canal and the River Soar The River Soar flows from the middle distance towards the camera, and the Grand Union Canal branches off from it to the left. — Tim Heaton/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

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People in the affected areas are advised to monitor forecasts and prepare for possible flooding.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Watch issued October 20 at 11:13AM MDT until October 23 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO

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