Time: 1156 AM Mon July 5, 2021
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: 100 PM
to 900 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: 300 PM
to 800 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will have the
potential to produce 0.4-1.2" of heavy rain in 10-30 minutes. A
stationary strong thunderstorm may result in up to 2.5" in 45-60
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
X
Mountain locations subject to mud/rock/debris slide
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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 Â Â Â F2P2 Website
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http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]