We have 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, Adams, Denver, Arapahoe
including: DIA, the City of Aurora, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Lakewood
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from: Current to 600 PM.
Prime time for flooding: Current to 600 PM.
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Forecast rainfall: A moderate to strong thunderstorm will produce 0.4-1.2” total, in 10-30 minutes. A stronger thunderstorm, or training of moderate showers/thunderstorms will have the potential to produce 1.8” total in under 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, frequent cloud-toground lightning and gusty winds.
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.