M-1 Street Flooding Potential

Time: 1104 AM Fri July 15, 2022 Forecaster: Brad Simmons ------------------------- MESSAGE 1 Flash Flood Prediction Program ------------------------- STREET FLOODING POTENTIAL We have determined that street and small stream flooding is possible in the following counties: ARAPAHOE, DENVER, ADAMS, DOUGLAS, BROOMFIELD, JEFFERSON including: LAKEWOOD, WHEAT RIDGE, ARVADA, THE CITY OF AURORA, DIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ from: 1200 PM to 900 PM . Prime time for flooding: 100 PM to 800 PM . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will have the potential to produce rainfall rates of 0.5-1.5" in 10-30 minutes. A slower moving thunderstorm or briefly anchored thunderstorm may result in up to 2.5" of heavy rainfall in 60-90 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: Strong thunderstorms may also contain large hail, gusty winds and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. 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]