The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for Arapahoe County
including: the City of Aurora
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from: Current to 930 PM.
At 637 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported flooding near the Arapahoe and Elbert county line. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Prime time for flooding: Current to 930 PM.
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Forecast rainfall: Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
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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.