5:06 PM
— 8:15 PM
FFWGJT
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Dolores County in southwestern Colorado...
Northwestern Montezuma County in southwestern Colorado...
* Until 815 PM MDT.
* At 506 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 4 inches in 1
hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Cahone.
9:59 AM
— 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas,
Debeque to Silt Corridor, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Grand
and Battlement Mesas, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and
Tavaputs Plateaus and Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide and
Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat,
Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast
Utah and Tavaputs Plateau.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, slot canyons, slick rock areas, recent burn scars
including Babylon, Deer Creek, Turner Gulch, Lee, PL Gulch,
Ferris, Snyder, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Carson National Forest
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Carson National Forest
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Carson National Forest
The Supervisor's Office in Taos is closed to public services the week of June 29, 2026, due to unplanned staffing issues. We apologize for the inconvenience.Some services are available online:Firewood PermitsCampground ReservationsCurrent Fire Restrictions
Carson National Forest
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Carson National Forest
A list of water systems currently offline at recreation sites for seasonal water testing or longer term repairs.
Carson National Forest
Annual seasonal closures in the Valle Vidal for the protection of one of New Mexico’s largest elk herds.
Carson National Forest
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Carson National Forest
To protect wildlife habitat, camping on or within a half mile of Forest Service roads, or within 100 yards of natural waters or within 300 yards of constructed waters is prohibited in Valle Vidal.
Carson National Forest
The 2026 temporary closure of the Wheeler Peak and Williams Lake area for local community, traditional purposes will be Aug. 21 - 28, 2026.
Carson National Forest
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Carson National Forest
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Carson National Forest
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Carson National Forest
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Carson National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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San Juan National Forest
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