M-1 Street Flooding Potential

Time: 723 PM Mon May 20, 2024 Forecaster: Justin Brooks ------------------------- MESSAGE 1 Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- STREET FLOODING POTENTIAL We have determined that street and small stream flooding is possible in the following counties: ARAPAHOE, ADAMS including: THE CITY OF AURORA, DIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ from: Current to 900 PM . Prime time for flooding: Current to 830 PM . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forecast rainfall: Typical thunderstorms will produce rainfall of T-0.25” total in 10-30 minutes. Mederate to strong storms have the potential to produce heavy rainfall of 0.25" to 0.50” total in 10-30 minutes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 Information: Strong stationary, or training of thunderstorms has the potential to produce 0.50” to 1.00" in under 60 minutes. 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. MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789    F2P2 Website [http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]