Time: 917 PM Fri June 2, 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 1200 AM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will have the
potential to produce rainfall rates of 0.3-0.8” in 10-30 minutes. A
slow moving strong thunderstorm or nearly stationary thunderstorm may
result in up to 1.5” of rain in 45-75 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
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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
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http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]