First published Oct 30, 2026, 10:13:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 10:13:15 PM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS Grand Junction CO

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Flood Watch issued October 30 at 3:02PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

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A flood watch covers portions of southwest Colorado and southeast Utah from late Saturday night through Monday morning. Excessive rainfall could cause flooding; the source advises monitoring forecasts and being prepared to act if flooding develops.

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Affected location: Southwest Colorado and southeast Utah

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The watch identifies possible flooding in river basins, low-lying areas, and low-water crossings across the affected regions.

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Global importance: 3/10The 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 30 at 3:02PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO

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