M-3 Flash Flood Warning

Time: 727 PM Sun August 7, 2022 Forecaster: Brad Simmons ------------------------- MESSAGE 3 Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- FLASH FLOOD WARNING PRIORITY DISSEMINATION RECOMMENDED The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for the following counties: ADAMS, DENVER, ARAPAHOE including: THE CITY OF AURORA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ from: Current to 1230 AM WEDNESDAY . NWS HAS ISSUED AN ADDITIONAL FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ADAMS, CENTRAL ARAPAHOE (INCLUDING AURORA) AND E/NE DENVER COUNTY UNTIL 9:15 PM. UP TO 1-3" INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE WARNED AREA. Prime time for flooding: Current to 1200 AM WEDNESDAY . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forecast rainfall: An additional 0.5-1.5" of rain is likely over the next 30-90 mins. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The most likely areas to be impacted by flooding are: 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Additional explanation: Flash flooding is imminent or already occurring over central and eastern portions of the District including Adams, Arapahoe and Denver Counties. 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. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]