Time: 1146 AM Mon August 12, 2024 Forecaster: Justin Brooks ------------------------- MESSAGE 2 Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- FLOOD WATCH The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for: the following counties: JEFFERSON, BOULDER (CITY OF BOULDER NOT AFFECTED) including: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ from: 1200 PM to 900 PM . The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the Front Range Foothills, areas between 6,000-9,000ft, effective from noon today until 9pm. Note: This Message 2 superceeds the previously issued Message 2 for FOOTHILLS AREAS ONLY. All previous Messages 2's & 1's are in effect from 2pm-9pm for the rest of the District. Prime time for flooding: 1200 PM to 900 PM . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forecast rainfall: Weak to moderate thunderstorms will produce rainfall rates of 0.3-0.8” total in 10- 30 minutes. Strong to severe thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates of 0.8- 1.5” total of rain in 10-30 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: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Debris flows and rockslides will be possible in recent burn areas.The highest risk in recent burn scars including the Alexander Mountain and Quarry burn areas. A Flood Watch means that flooding is possible within the watch area. 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]