Flood Watch: Southeast Utah; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges

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Flood Watch — Southeast Utah; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Northwest San Juan Mountains, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains. * WHEN...Through 6 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. This also includes the Babylon burn scar as well as slot canyons and areas of steep, susceptible terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through early Thursday morning, producing periods of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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