Time: 137 PM Thu August 3, 2023
Forecaster: Justin Brooks
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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: ARAPAHOE, DENVER, ADAMS, DOUGLAS,
BROOMFIELD, JEFFERSON, BOULDER (CITY OF BOULDER AFFECTED, FOUR MILE
BURN AREA AFFECTED)
including: THE CITY OF AURORA, DIA, ARVADA, WHEAT RIDGE, LAKEWOOD
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from: Current
to 700 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: 200 PM
to 600 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Typical showers/thunderstorms will produce a
0.05-0.25” total in 10 to 30 minutes. A moderate thunderstorm will
produce 0.25” to 0.50” total in 10 to 30 minutes. A strong
thunderstorm will produce 0.50” to 1.00” total in 10 to 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
X
Mountain locations subject to mud/rock/debris slide
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Additional Information: An anchored strong thunderstorm or training of
thunderstorm cells has the potential to produce up to 1.50” in under
60 minutes.
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]