11:39 p.m.
Time: 1139 PM Wed May 10, 2023
Forecaster: Brad Simmons
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MESSAGE 1 UPDATE
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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STREET FLOODING POTENTIAL
We previously 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: Current
to 200 AM
.
Prime time for flooding: Current
to 130 AM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Rain showers will produce rainfall rates of
0.1-0.4" in 30-60 minutes. A weak to moderate thunderstorm will have
the potential to produce rainfall rates of 0.3-0.9" 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: Message 1's have been extended until 2:00 AM
Thursday and may be extended further. Smaller creeks and streams are
on the rise and will be running high overnight due to a widespread
rain and the ground is becoming saturated.
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]
