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)
including: Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, the City of Aurora, DIA
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from: 100 PM to 800 PM.
Prime time for flooding: 200 PM to 700 PM.
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Forecast rainfall: Typical showers and thunderstorms today will produce 0.25”-0.50” total in 10-30 minutes. A moderate to strong thunderstorm will produce 0.50"-0.80" 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
X Mountain locations subject to mud/rock/debris slide
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Additional Information: A slow-moving, strong thunderstorm may be capable of producing up to 1.25” or more in 30 minutes or less.
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.