Time: 305 PM Mon August 5, 2024
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)
including: ARVADA, THE CITY OF AURORA, DIA, WHEAT RIDGE, LAKEWOOD
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from: Current
to 1000 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: 400 PM
to 900 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will produce
rainfall rates of 0.30”-0.80” in 10-30 minutes. A slow-moving
thunderstorm or training of thunderstorm cells will have the potential
to produce up to 1.25” of rain in 30-60 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. Excessive
runoff and flooding of small streams and
low lying areas may occur.
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]