Flood watch issued from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening

The National Weather Service Grand Junction Office has issued a flood watch for the span of Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening.

According to the watch, flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

The watch applies to "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."

"Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. This also includes the Gold Mountain, Elk and Ferris burn scars as well as areas of steep, susceptible terrain," it states.

The watch adds, "Recent heavy rainfall in southwest Colorado has led to already saturated ground. In addition, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening producing periods of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding.

For flood safety information, visit http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood.