Time: 457 PM Thu August 22, 2024 Forecaster: Laura Smith

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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)
including: Arvada, the City of Aurora, DIA, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood
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from: Current to 1000 PM.
Prime time for flooding: Current to 900 PM.
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Forecast rainfall: Showers and thunderstorms today have the potential to produce between 0.50”-0.75” in 10-30 minutes.

A strong thunderstorm may be capable of producing 1.25” or more in 30 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

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Additional Information: Strong thunderstorms may also contain large hail, gusty winds, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Excessive runoff and flooding of small streams and low-lying areas may occur.

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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