M-3 Flash Flood Warning Update

Time: 917 PM Sun August 7, 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: ADAMS, DENVER, ARAPAHOE including: THE CITY OF AURORA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ from: Current to 1015 PM . NWS HAS EXTENDED THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF ADAMS, ARAPAHOE (INCLUDING AURORA) AND E/NE DENVER COUNTY UNTIL 10:15 PM. 1-3" INCHES OF RAIN HAS FALLEN ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE WARNED AREA AND SHOWERS CONTINUE TO PRODUCE RAINFALL THAT MAY EXACERBATE RUNOFF. Prime time for flooding: Current to 1000 PM . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forecast rainfall: An additional 0.1-0.5" of rain is likely over the next 30-60 mins. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The most likely areas to be impacted by flooding are: 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 the District including Adams, Arapahoe and Denver Counties. 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]