Time: 1053 AM Thu July 16, 2020 Forecaster: Brad Simmons

MESSAGE 1
Flash Flood Prediction Program

STREET FLOODING POTENTIAL


We have determined that street and small stream flooding is possible in the following counties: Boulder (City of Boulder affected, Four Mile Burn Area affected), Jefferson, Broomfield, Douglas, Adams, Denver, Arapahoe
including: DIA, the City of Aurora, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood
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from: 1100 AM to 900 PM.
Prime time for flooding: 1200 PM to 800 PM.
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Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall amounts of 0.3-0.8" in 10-30 minutes. A large thunderstorm or slower moving thunderstorm may result in up to 1.6" of rainfall 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: Strong thunderstorms may also contain frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, gusty winds in excess of 50mph and hail.

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.