Time: 1033 PM Thu August 12, 2021 Forecaster: Brad Simmons ------------------------- MESSAGE 1 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, JEFFERSON including: ARVADA, THE CITY OF AURORA, DIA, WHEAT RIDGE, LAKEWOOD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ from: Current to 300 AM . Prime time for flooding: 1100 PM to 200 AM . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce 0.5-1.5" of heavy rain in 10-30 minutes. A nearly stationary strong thunderstorm will have the potential to produce up to 2.5" in 45-75 minutes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 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]