Time: 953 PM Wed September 4, 2024
Forecaster: Justin Brooks
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MESSAGE 1 UPDATE
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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STREET FLOODING POTENTIAL
We previously determined that street and small stream flooding is
possible in the following counties: BOULDER (CITY OF BOULDER
AFFECTED), JEFFERSON, BROOMFIELD, DOUGLAS, ADAMS, DENVER, ARAPAHOE
including: DIA, THE CITY OF AURORA, ARVADA, WHEAT RIDGE, LAKEWOOD
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from: Current
to 1159 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: Current
to 1130 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Typical showers/thunderstorms will produce a
trace-0.25” total in 10-30 minutes.
A moderate to strong shower/thunderstorm will produce 0.25”-0.75”
total
in 10-30 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: Storms may also contain some cloud-to-ground
lightning and gusty winds.
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]