Time: 1251 PM Mon August 15, 2022
Forecaster: Brad Simmons
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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: BROOMFIELD, ADAMS, DENVER, ARAPAHOE
including: DIA, THE CITY OF AURORA
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from: 100 PM
to 1159 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: 200 PM
to 1000 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Weak to moderate thunderstorms will produce
rainfall rates of 0.3-0.8" in 10-30 minutes. Strong thunderstorms will
have the potential to produce heavy rainfall rates of 0.8-2.2" in
10-30 minutes. Training of thunderstorm cells or a large/slower moving
thunderstorm may produce up to 3.5" of rain in 45-75 minutes.
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The most likely areas to be impacted by flooding are:
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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 Â Â Â F2P2 Website
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http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]