Flash Flood Prediction Program
by f2p2@udfcd.org
Time: 928 AM Wed August 2, 2023
Forecaster: Justin Brooks
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Heavy Precipitation Outlook
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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ANOTHER CHANCE FOR MODERATE TO HEAVY AFTERNOON & EVENING
SHOWERS/THUNDERSTORMS
A minimal change to the overall pattern as westerly flow aloft
continues to dominate over the region. Dew points have remained in the
50’s and will likely hold through the rest of the day. The best
chance for storm development within the District will be between
2-10pm. Storm motions will once again be W to E between 10-20mph,
effectively limiting any point rainfall amounts. However, a few storms
could produce gust fronts, with additional storms forming along these
gust fronts inside the District. These storms will have the potential
to produce longer lasting heavy rainfall as they will likely stall out
over an area for an extended period. Training of thunderstorm cells is
another potential culprit for longer duration moderate to heavy
rainfall that may lead to excessive runoff and flash flooding. Strong
thunderstorms may also contain gusty winds and large hail.
Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across the
District through the afternoon and evening, with the strongest storms
likely during the first round with storms decreasing in intensity as
the evening progresses. Skies will clear late this evening with
overnight lows in the upper 50’s to low 60’s on the plains with
low to mid 50’s along the foothills.
STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Typical showers/weak
thunderstorms will produce a 0.05-0.25” total, in 10-30 minutes. A
moderate shower/isolated thunderstorm will produce 0.25-0.75” total
in 10-30 minutes. Strong thunderstorms will produce 0.75-1.25” total
in 10-30 minutes.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A stronger, stalled out thunderstorm is able to
develop and will have the potential to produce up to 2.40” total, in
45-60 minutes.
A LOOK AHEAD: A slight decrease in overall moisture in the area
tomorrow will slightly decrease the heavy rainfall threat. Storm
chances will be similar to today, between 2-10pm with west to east
storm movements between 15-25mph which once again should help limit
point rainfall amounts. At least a low chance will likely remain for
Message 1’s to be issued. Less chances for afternoon/eve
showers/thunderstorms Friday with slightly warmer high temperatures
around 90 degrees.
LOCATION
PRIME TIME
30-Minute Rainfall
and % Probability Message
Potential
Plains
Adams
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.25" (65%) to 0.75" (35%) to 1.25" (15%)
MOD
Arapahoe
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.25" (60%) to 0.75" (30%) to 1.25" (10%)
MOD
Boulder
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.25" (70%) to 0.75" (40%) to 1.25" (20%)
HIGH
Broomfield
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.25" (65%) to 0.75" (35%) to 1.25" (15%)
MOD
Denver
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.25" (60%) to 0.75" (30%) to 1.25" (10%)
MOD
Douglas
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.25" (60%) to 0.75" (30%) to 1.25" (10%)
MOD
Jefferson
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.25" (65%) to 0.75" (35%) to 1.25" (15%)
MOD
Foothills above 6500ft
Douglas
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.25" (60%) to 0.75" (30%) to 1.25" (10%)
MOD
Jefferson
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.25" (70%) to 0.75" (40%) to 1.25" (15%)
HIGH
Boulder
100 PM TO 900 PM
0.25" (75%) to 0.75" (50%) to 1.25" (20%)
HIGH
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 F2P2 Website
[http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]
1 year, 3 months
Flash Flood Prediction Program
by f2p2@udfcd.org
Time: 953 PM Tue August 1, 2023
Forecaster: Justin Brooks
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Internal Message Status
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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MESSAGE 2’S HAVE BEEN RESCNIDED/MESSAGE 4'S (ALL CLEAR) ISSUED
The NWS has cancelled the Flood Watch as the threat of heavy
rainfall has come to an end.
A few lingering sprinkles/light rain persists over northern portions
of the District and will be tapering off over the next hour or two.
No additional showers are expected through the overnight.
STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Typical showers will produce a
TR-0.2" total in 10-30 minutes.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A weak thunderstorm has the potential to produce
0.2-0.4" total in 10-30 minutes.
COUNTY
MESSAGE
VALID TIMES
PRIME TIME
County-specific Quantitative
Precipitation Outlook PRECIPITATION TIME
30-Minute Rainfall
and % Probability Message
Potential
Plains
Adams
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (30%) to 0.2" (15%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
Arapahoe
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (20%) to 0.2" (10%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
Boulder
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (30%) to 0.2" (15%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
Broomfield
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (30%) to 0.2" (15%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
Denver
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (25%) to 0.2" (15%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
Douglas
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (20%) to 0.2" (10%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
Jefferson
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (20%) to 0.2" (10%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
Foothills above 6500ft
Boulder
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (30%) to 0.2" (15%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
Douglas
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (20%) to 0.2" (10%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
Jefferson
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
Trace (20%) to 0.2" (10%) to 0.4" (5%)
NONE
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 F2P2 Website
[http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]
1 year, 3 months
Flash Flood Prediction Program
by f2p2@udfcd.org
Time: 647 PM Tue August 1, 2023
Forecaster: Justin Brooks
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Internal Message Status
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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MESSAGE 2’S CONTINUE VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT
Message 2’s will remain valid until midnight, although the
strongest storm development has moved well east of the District at
this time. A few showers persist towards the northwestern portions of
the District and will continue to slowly progress eastward over the
next few hours. Rainfall rates have decreased, however elevated
surface dew points suggest even moderate showers can produce brief
heavy rainfall. Storms should gradually weaken through the rest of the
evening, with off and on light showers possible through the overnight.
STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Typical rain showers, weak
thunderstorms will produce a 0.05-0.25” total in 10-30 minute. A
moderate to strong thunderstorm will produce 0.25-1.00” total in
10-30 minutes.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A strong, anchored thunderstorm will have the
potential to produce 2.00” in 45-60 minutes.
COUNTY
MESSAGE
VALID TIMES
PRIME TIME
Lakewood
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Wheat Ridge
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Arvada
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
the City of Aurora
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Arapahoe County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
DIA
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Denver County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Adams County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Douglas County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Broomfield County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Jefferson County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Boulder County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
County-specific Quantitative
Precipitation Outlook PRECIPITATION TIME
30-Minute Rainfall
and % Probability Message
Potential
Plains
Adams
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 1" (10%)
ISSUED
Arapahoe
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 1" (10%)
ISSUED
Boulder
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 1" (15%)
ISSUED
Broomfield
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 1" (15%)
ISSUED
Denver
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 1" (10%)
ISSUED
Douglas
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 1" (10%)
ISSUED
Jefferson
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 1" (10%)
ISSUED
Foothills above 6500ft
Boulder
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 1" (15%)
ISSUED
Douglas
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 1" (10%)
ISSUED
Jefferson
Current TO 1159 PM TUE
0.05" (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 1" (10%)
ISSUED
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 F2P2 Website
[http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]
1 year, 3 months
Flash Flood Prediction Program
by f2p2@udfcd.org
Time: 1217 PM Tue August 1, 2023
Forecaster: Brad Simmons
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Internal Message Status
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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MESSAGE 2'S HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE ENTIRE DISTRICT AND WILL BE VALID
UNTIL MIDNIGHT
Message 2’s (NWS Flood/Flash Flood Watch) have been issued for the
entire District and will be valid until midnight tonight. Cool
temperatures with readings in the upper 70’s to lower 80’s
currently is holding back the initiation of thunderstorms due to cloud
cover this morning slowing daytime heating. Clouds have dissipated and
good warming is underway, and thunderstorms are expected to develop
over the next 1-3 hours and begin to impact the District later this
afternoon and continue well into the evening with multiple rounds of
showers and thunderstorms possible.
Thunderstorms that develop later this afternoon and evening have ample
moisture to work with and will be very capable of producing heavy
rainfall that may lead to excessive runoff and flash flooding within
the District. Storms will be faster moving today as upper level winds
have increased with typical storm motions of around 20mph from SW to
NE. Slower moving large thunderstorms or training of thunderstorm
cells are the likely culprits for extended periods of heavy rainfall.
Due to all of the rain yesterday it may not take as much rain today to
produce excessive runoff and flash flooding. Heavy rainfall will be
the primary threat from thunderstorms today, but large hail and gusty
winds are also possible from stronger storms.
STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Weak to moderate thunderstorms
will produce rainfall rates of 0.2-0.8” in 10-30 minutes. Strong
thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates of
0.8-2.0” of rain in 10-30 minutes.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A slow moving strong thunderstorm or training of
thunderstorm cells may result in up to 3.5” of rain in 60-90
minutes.
COUNTY
MESSAGE
VALID TIMES
PRIME TIME
Lakewood
2
Current TO 1159 PM
300 PM TO 1000 PM
Wheat Ridge
2
Current TO 1159 PM
300 PM TO 1000 PM
Arvada
2
Current TO 1159 PM
300 PM TO 1000 PM
the City of Aurora
2
Current TO 1159 PM
300 PM TO 1000 PM
Arapahoe County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
300 PM TO 1000 PM
DIA
2
Current TO 1159 PM
300 PM TO 1000 PM
Denver County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
300 PM TO 1000 PM
Adams County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
300 PM TO 1000 PM
Douglas County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
200 PM TO 1000 PM
Broomfield County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
300 PM TO 1000 PM
Jefferson County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
200 PM TO 1000 PM
Boulder County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
200 PM TO 1000 PM
County-specific Quantitative
Precipitation Outlook PRECIPITATION TIME
30-Minute Rainfall
and % Probability Message
Potential
Plains
Adams
300 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
ISSUED
Arapahoe
300 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (30%)
ISSUED
Boulder
300 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
ISSUED
Broomfield
300 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
ISSUED
Denver
200 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
ISSUED
Douglas
200 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (30%)
ISSUED
Jefferson
200 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
ISSUED
Foothills above 6500ft
Boulder
100 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
ISSUED
Douglas
100 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
ISSUED
Jefferson
100 PM TO 1159 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
ISSUED
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 F2P2 Website
[http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]
1 year, 3 months
Flash Flood Prediction Program
by f2p2@udfcd.org
Time: 932 AM Tue August 1, 2023
Forecaster: Brad Simmons
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Heavy Precipitation Outlook
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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HEAVY RAINFALL PRODUCING THUNDERSTRMS TO IMPACT THE DISTRICT AGAIN
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING/MESSAGE 2'S WILL BE ISSUED AROUND NOON
Heavy rainfall producing thunderstorms impacted the District
yesterday and a repeat performance is expected today. The high risk of
heavy rainfall has resulted in the NWS issuing a Flood/Flash Flood
Watch for the entire District from noon to midnight. Message 2’s
will be issued by noon and will be valid until midnight but the best
chance for thunderstorms looks to be through about 10:00 PM this
evening.
Thunderstorms will first develop over the mountains and foothills
between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Upper level steering winds from the SW
will push storms onto the plains between 1:00-3:00 PM. Prime time for
thunderstorms will be between 2:00-10:00 PM with multiple rounds of
thunderstorms possible. After 10:00 PM the threat for stronger
thunderstorms will diminish with additional weaker thunderstorms and
light rain showers possible beyond midnight. The upper level steering
winds are stronger than yesterday at 20-25mph and the storms should be
faster moving but strong thunderstorms may move more slowly or against
the grain and produce extended periods of heavy rain. Training of
thunderstorm cells is another potential culprit for longer duration
heavy rainfall that may lead to excessive runoff and flash flooding.
Strong thunderstorms may also contain gusty winds and large hail.
Temperatures will be a little cooler today with afternoon highs in the
mid to possibly upper 80’s over the plains. The cooler temperatures
may hinder storm strength slightly but widespread to numerous
thunderstorms are expected regardless of temperature. Due to all of
the rainfall yesterday it may not take as much rain today to produce
excessive runoff and flooding.
STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Weak to moderate thunderstorms
will produce rainfall rates of 0.2-0.8” in 10-30 minutes. Strong
thunderstorms will have the potential to produce 0.8-2.0” of heavy
rain in 10-30 minutes.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A slow moving large thunderstorm or training of
strong thunderstorm cells may result in up to 3.5” of rain in 60-90
minutes.
A LOOK AHEAD: Another high risk day for heavy rainfall producing
thunderstorms on Wednesday but storms will likely be less numerous.
The storms that do form will have attributes similar to the storms
that form today. A decrease in thunderstorm coverage and intensity is
expected Thursday and Friday but there will still be modest chances
for afternoon thunderstorms and stronger storms will still have the
potential to produce heavy rain.
LOCATION
PRIME TIME
30-Minute Rainfall
and % Probability Message
Potential
Plains
Adams
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
HIGH
Arapahoe
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (60%) to 2" (30%)
HIGH
Broomfield
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
HIGH
Denver
200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
HIGH
Boulder
100 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
HIGH
Douglas
100 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (60%) to 2" (30%)
HIGH
Jefferson
100 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (75%) to 1" (50%) to 2" (25%)
HIGH
Foothills above 6500ft
Boulder
1200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (60%) to 2" (25%)
HIGH
Douglas
1200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (60%) to 2" (25%)
HIGH
Jefferson
1200 PM TO 1000 PM
0.5" (80%) to 1" (60%) to 2" (25%)
HIGH
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 F2P2 Website
[http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]
1 year, 3 months
Flash Flood Prediction Program
by f2p2@udfcd.org
Time: 1119 PM Mon July 31, 2023
Forecaster: Justin Brooks
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Internal Message Status
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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MESSAGE 2’S WILL BE ALLOWED TO EXPIRE AT 11:59 PM
Message 2’s will be allowed to expire at 11:59pm as the threat of
heavy rainfall has come to an end.
A few lingering showers/isolated thunderstorms surround the District
currently, however, storm strengths have diminished at this time and
should continue to weaken through the rest of the overnight. The best
chance for additional showers/isolated thunderstorms will be from now
through 4am. A few lingering showers will be possible through daybreak
tomorrow, generally areas east of the District and onto the eastern
plains.
Lots of moisture hanging around the surface from today’s rainfall
will bring a chance for patchy fog tomorrow morning. Skies should
clear through the morning with another good chance for heavy rainfall
tomorrow from noon to midnight as another Flood Watch will be in
effect. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 50’s to low 60’s.
STORM RAINFALL POTENTIAL AND DURATION: Typical rain showers/isolated
thunderstorms will produce a TR-0.25” total in 10-30 minutes. A
moderate thunderstorm could produce 0.25-0.50” total in 10-30
minutes.
WORST CASE SCENARIO: A strong thunderstorm, or training of moderate
thunderstorms has the potential to produce 0.5-1.0” in 45-60
minutes.
COUNTY
MESSAGE
VALID TIMES
PRIME TIME
Boulder County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Jefferson County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Broomfield County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Douglas County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Adams County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Denver County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
DIA
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Arapahoe County
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
the City of Aurora
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Arvada
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Wheat Ridge
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
Lakewood
2
Current TO 1159 PM
Current TO 1159 PM
County-specific Quantitative
Precipitation Outlook PRECIPITATION TIME
30-Minute Rainfall
and % Probability Message
Potential
Plains
Adams
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 0.5" (15%)
ISSUED
Arapahoe
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 0.5" (15%)
ISSUED
Boulder
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 0.5" (15%)
ISSUED
Broomfield
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 0.5" (15%)
ISSUED
Denver
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 0.5" (15%)
ISSUED
Douglas
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 0.5" (15%)
ISSUED
Jefferson
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (60%) to 0.25" (30%) to 0.5" (15%)
ISSUED
Foothills above 6500ft
Boulder
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 0.5" (10%)
ISSUED
Douglas
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 0.5" (10%)
ISSUED
Jefferson
Current TO 600 AM TUE
Trace (50%) to 0.25" (25%) to 0.5" (10%)
ISSUED
MONITOR NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENTS.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 F2P2 Website
[http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]
1 year, 3 months