3:11 p.m.
Time: 311 PM Mon June 5, 2023
Forecaster: Brad Simmons
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MESSAGE 1
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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**** LOW IMPACT FLOODING ****
PRIORITY DISSEMINATION RECOMMENDED
We have determined that low impact flooding is likely in the following
counties: ARAPAHOE, DOUGLAS
including: THE CITY OF AURORA
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from: Current
to 530 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: Current
to 500 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Weak to moderate nearly stationary thunderstorms
will have the potential to produce 0.3-0.8" in 10-30 minutes and up to
1.2" in 45-60 minutes. Strong slow moving thunderstorms will have the
potential to produce rainfall rates of 0.5-1.5” in 10-30 minutes and
up to 2.0” of rain in 45-60 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
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Additional Information: Excessive runoff is imminent or already
occurring in Douglas County, Arapahoe County, and the City of Aurora.
Strong thunderstorms may also contain hail, gusty winds and
cloud-to-ground lightning.
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]
