Time: 1235 PM Mon August 19, 2024 Forecaster: Justin Brooks

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Flash Flood Prediction Program

STREET FLOODING POTENTIAL


We have determined that street and small stream flooding is possible in the following counties: Arapahoe, Denver, Adams, Douglas, Broomfield, Jefferson, Boulder (City of Boulder affected)
including: Arvada, the City of Aurora, DIA, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood
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from: Current to 930 PM.
Prime time for flooding: 100 PM to 900 PM.
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Forecast rainfall: Typical showers/thunderstorms will produce rainfall rates of 0.3-0.8” total in 10-30 minutes.

Strong to severe thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates of 0.8-1.5” total of rain in 10-30 minutes.

An anchored strong thunderstorm or a large thunderstorm complex may result in up to 2.25” of rain in 60-90 minutes.
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The most likely areas to be impacted by flooding are:

X Mountain streams & floodplains; road crossings; canyon roads & highways; recreational trails; adjacent open space areas/campgrounds/parks; fishing access points & stream reaches; buildings near streams; utilities

X Urban streams/gulches; road crossings; recreational trails; adjacent open space areas/campgrounds/parks; floodplain properties; utilities

X Urban streets, intersections, low lying areas, known trouble spots

X Mountain locations subject to mud/rock/debris slide

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Additional Information: Strong thunderstorms may also contain large hail, gusty winds, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Excessive runoff and flooding of small streams and
lowlying areas may occur.


This message is not intended for public dissemination. Please pass this information along to affected emergency response organizations (police, fire, public works, etc.) within your area.

Also, please take appropriate actions to prepare for possible flooding.

Further information will be provided to you as it becomes available.

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