The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for the following counties: Adams, Denver, Arapahoe
including: the City of Aurora
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from: Current to 1100 PM.
At 754 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Prime time for flooding: Current to 1030 PM.
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Forecast rainfall: Current rainfall up to 1.50" has resulted in Flooding over the area.
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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
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Additional explanation: This strong thunderstorm may also contain large hail, gusty winds, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.
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.