Time: 419 PM Tue July 25, 2023
Forecaster: Brad Simmons
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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: BOULDER (CITY OF BOULDER AFFECTED, FOUR
MILE BURN AREA AFFECTED), JEFFERSON, BROOMFIELD, DOUGLAS, ADAMS,
DENVER, ARAPAHOE
including: DIA, THE CITY OF AURORA, ARVADA, WHEAT RIDGE, LAKEWOOD
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from: Current
to 930 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: Current
to 830 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. A
nearly stationary thunderstorm or training of thunderstorm cells may
result in up to 1.4" of rain in 45-75 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 hail,
gusty winds in excess of 50mph, 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
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http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]