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Flood WatchFlood Watch National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT 937 AM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026 UTZ123>131-300600- /O.CON.KSLC.FA.A.0011.000000T0000Z-260930T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.

Flood WatchFlood Watch

National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT

937 AM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

UTZ123>131-300600-

/O.CON.KSLC.FA.A.0011.000000T0000Z-260930T0600Z/

/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Lower Washington County-Zion National Park-Southern Mountains-

Upper Sevier River Valleys-Bryce Canyon Country-South Central

Utah-Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity-Western Canyonlands-

Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell-

Including the following locations - Kanab, Brian Head,

Springdale, Circleville, St George, Escalante, Hanksville, Loa,

Alton, Ivins, Torrey, Bryce Canyon City, Hurricane, Koosharem,

Panguitch, Big Water, and Bullfrog

937 AM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Bryce

Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen

Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern

Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower

Washington County and Zion National Park.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and

flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars

including Cottonwood, Widemouth 2, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon,

Forsyth, and Silver King.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Deep tropical moisture will continue to bring the threat of heavy

rainfall to portions of southern and eastern Utah through

tonight. Additional rainfall totals of 0.50 to 1.00 inch, with

locally up to 2.00 inches will occur in this area. The flooding

threat will be exasperated by already saturated ground, with area

streams, creeks, river and other waterways already running high.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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HMFlood Watch

National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ

1231 PM MST Tue Sep 29 2026

AZZ004>007-009>015-039-040-301200-

/O.EXB.KFGZ.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-260930T1200Z/

/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Kaibab Plateau-Marble and Glen Canyons-Grand Canyon Country-

Coconino Plateau-Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward-

Chinle Valley-Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau-Little

Colorado River Valley in Coconino County-Little Colorado River

Valley in Navajo County-Little Colorado River Valley in Apache

County-Western Mogollon Rim-Black Mesa Area-Northeast Plateaus

and Mesas South of Hwy 264-

Including the cities of Wide Ruins, Chambers, Holbrook, Chinle,

Ganado, Klagetoh, Tuba City, Lees Ferry, Kaibito, Grand Canyon

Village, Kayenta, Kykotsmovi, Valle, Winslow, Shonto, St. Johns,

Keams Canyon, Flagstaff, Fredonia, Fort Defiance, Williams, Canyon De

Chelly, Snowflake, Steamboat Canyon, Dilkon, Tusayan, Sanders,

Springerville, Jadito, Page, Supai, Grand Canyon North Rim, Navajo

National Monument, Wupatki National Monument, Window Rock, Jacob

Lake, and Munds Park

1231 PM MST Tue Sep 29 2026 /131 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026/

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive and long duration

rainfall.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeastern Arizona,

including areas from Flagstaff to St. John`s and areas northward.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flooding will be possible over burn areas, low-water

crossings, creeks, streams, washes and swimming holes. Some larger

creeks and rivers are expected to exceed bankfull. Flooding of

paved roads and highway underpasses will be possible. Unpaved roads

could become muddy and impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Low pressure will interact with tropical moisture to produce

numerous showers and embedded thunderstorms, with heavy rain that

will fall over saturated soils and burn scars. This could lead to

flash flooding and rises on streams and rivers.

- Additional information is available at weather.gov/flagstaff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Have a way to receive Flash Flood Warnings and be prepared to take

action should warnings be issued.

&&

$$Flood Watch

National Weather Service Las Vegas NV

1214 PM PDT Tue Sep 29 2026

AZZ001-575-576-300600-

/O.CON.KVEF.FA.A.0004.000000T0000Z-260930T0600Z/

/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Northwest Plateau-Hualapai Mountains-Northwest Deserts-

Including the cities of Hualapai Peak, Colorado City, Wikieup, Yucca,

Golden Valley, Mt Trumbull, Tuweep, Dolan Springs, Valentine, Western

Grand Canyon, Kingman, and Pipe Spring National Monument

1214 PM MST Tue Sep 29 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northwest Arizona, including the following

areas, Hualapai Mountains, Northwest Deserts and Northwest Plateau.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding.

- Locations Affected: Kingman, Colorado City, Valentine, Dolan

Springs, Wikieup, Peach Springs.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

PhillipsonFlood Watch

National Weather Service Albuquerque NM

1228 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

NMZ201-202-204>209-212-218>226-229>241-300230-

/O.CON.KABQ.FA.A.0025.000000T0000Z-260930T1200Z/

/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Northwest Plateau-Chuska Mountains-Northwest Highlands-West

Central Plateau-West Central Mountains-West Central Highlands-

Southwest Mountains-San Francisco River Valley-Glorieta Mesa

Including Glorieta Pass-Santa Fe Metro Area-Middle Rio Grande

Valley including the Albuquerque Metro Area-Lower Rio Grande

Valley-Sandia and Manzano Mountains including Edgewood-Estancia

Valley-Central Highlands-South Central Highlands-Upper Tularosa

Valley-South Central Mountains-Northeast Highlands-Union County-

Harding County-Eastern San Miguel County-Guadalupe County-Quay

County-Curry County-Roosevelt County-De Baca County-Chaves County

Plains-Eastern Lincoln County-Southwest Chaves County-San Agustin

Plains and Adjacent Lowlands-

1228 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

...POTENTIAL FOR LIFE THREATENING FLASH FLOODING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central, eastern, and western New Mexico.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,

creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur

in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be

flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- A near-record to record surge of moisture combined with two

merging storm systems will bring a prolonged multi-day period of

showers and thunderstorms producing moderate to heavy rainfall.

Combined with already rain-soaked soil, there is a moderate to

high risk of flash flooding.

- Low-lying, poorly drained areas, urban areas and arroyo systems

will be most susceptible. Rivers and streams will see rises,

potentially reaching flood stage. Recent burn scars may see flash

flooding, including the Ruidoso area burn scars, Frijoles,

Sacaton, Hummingbird, and Whiskey burn scars.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

$$

77Flood Watch

National Weather Service Grand Junction CO

1122 AM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

COZ017-020>022-UTZ022-028-029-301200-

/O.CON.KGJT.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-260930T1200Z/

/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Paradox Valley/Lower

Dolores River-Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-

Southeast Utah-La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural

Bridges-

Including the cities of Ridgway, Loghill Village, Nucla, Naturita,

Norwood, Slick Rock, Cortez, Mancos, Dolores, Dove Creek, Durango,

Bayfield, Ignacio, Blanding, Goulding, Bluff, Tselakai Dezza, Aneth,

Montezuma Creek, Mexican Hat, Halchita, White Mesa, Monticello, La

Sal, Eastland, Spanish Valley, Fry Canyon, and Canyonlands National

Park

1122 AM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Animas

River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Paradox Valley/Lower

Dolores River and Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide and

southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural

Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flooding will be possible over burn scars, at low-water

crossings, and along creeks, streams, washes, arroyos and other

flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their

banks. Unpaved roads could become muddy and impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Periods of heavy rainfall, associated with remnant moisture from

Hurricane Polo, are expected to produce numerous showers and

embedded thunderstorms. Heavy rain falling on saturated soils and

burn scars could lead to localized flash flooding and rises on

local rivers.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

GFFlood Watch

National Weather Service Grand Junction CO

1122 AM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

COZ018-019-023-301200-

/O.EXT.KGJT.FA.A.0009.000000T0000Z-261001T1200Z/

/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

Northwest San Juan Mountains-Southwest San Juan Mountains-San

Juan River Basin-

Including the cities of Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray, Lake

City, Sawpit, Pagosa Springs, Silverton, and Rico

1122 AM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026

...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest Colorado, including the following

areas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, San Juan River Basin and

Southwest San Juan Mountains.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding will be possible over burn scars, at low-water

crossings, and along creeks, streams, washes, arroyos and other

flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their

banks. Unpaved roads could become muddy and impassable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- Periods of heavy rainfall, associated with remnant moisture from

Hurricane Polo, are expected to produce numerous showers and

embedded thunderstorms. Heavy rain falling on saturated soils and

burn scars could lead to localized flash flooding and rises on

local rivers. Rainfall is expected to end by late Wednesday, but

rivers may rise out of their banks overnight Wednesday even after

rainfall has ended.

- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

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