1:12 p.m.
Time: 112 PM Sat July 8, 2023
Forecaster: Laura Smith
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MESSAGE 1
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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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 800 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: 200 PM
to 600 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will have the
potential to produce rainfall rates of 0.5-1.5” in 10-30 minutes. A
large thunderstorm or briefly anchored strong thunderstorm may result
in up to 2.5" 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: 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.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 F2P2 Website
[http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]
