Time: 714 PM Tue May 16, 2023 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, Denver, Adams, Douglas, Broomfield, Jefferson, Boulder (City of Boulder affected, Four Mile Burn Area affected)
including: Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, the City of Aurora, DIA
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from: Current to 1000 PM.
Prime time for flooding: Current to 900 PM.
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Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates of
0.3-0.8" in 10-30 minutes. Training of thunderstorm cells or a slower moving thunderstorm may result
in up to 1.6" of rain in 60 minutes or less.
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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

X Mountain locations subject to mud/rock/debris slide

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Additional Information: Strong thunderstorms may also contain large hail, gusty winds and frequent 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.

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