M-3 Flash Flood Warning Update

Time: 350 PM Mon August 15, 2022 Forecaster: Brad Simmons ------------------------- MESSAGE 3 UPDATE Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- FLASH FLOOD WARNING PRIORITY DISSEMINATION RECOMMENDED The National Weather Service previously issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for the following counties: DOUGLAS, ARAPAHOE including: THE CITY OF AURORA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ from: Current to 645 PM . NWS HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR W ARAPAHOE COUNTY INCLUDING THE CITY OF AURORA AND NW DOUGLAS COUNTY VALID UNTIL 6:45PM. 1-3" INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE WARNED AREA AND THUNDERSTORMS CONTINUE TO PRODUCE RAINFALL THAT MAY EXACERBATE FLOODING. Prime time for flooding: Current to 615 PM . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forecast rainfall: An additional 0.5-2.0" of rain is likely over the next 30-90 mins. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Additional explanation: Flash flooding is imminent or already occurring over portions of Arapahoe County including the City of Aurora and portions of Douglas County. 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]