Time: 1037 AM Thu July 28, 2022 Forecaster: Justin Brooks ------------------------- MESSAGE 1 Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- STREET FLOODING POTENTIAL We have determined that street and small stream flooding is possible in the following counties: DOUGLAS, ADAMS, DENVER, ARAPAHOE including: DIA, THE CITY OF AURORA, ARVADA, WHEAT RIDGE, LAKEWOOD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ from: 1100 AM to 1000 PM . Prime time for flooding: 1200 PM to 900 PM . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates of 1.0-2.0 in 10-30 minutes. A strong anchored thunderstorm or a slower moving large thunderstorm may result in heavy rainfall rates of 3.0" in 45-75 minutes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 X Mountain locations subject to mud/rock/debris slide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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]