Time: 919 PM Tue July 26, 2022
Forecaster: Brad Simmons
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MESSAGE 1
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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LOW IMPACT FLOODING
PRIORITY DISSEMINATION RECOMMENDED
We have determined that low impact flooding is likely in the following
counties: BOULDER (CITY OF BOULDER AFFECTED, FOUR MILE BURN AREA NOT
AFFECTED), BROOMFIELD
including:
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from: Current
to 1100 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: Current
to 1030 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Moderate to strong thunderstorms will have the
potential to produce rainfall rates of 0.4-1.0" in 10-30 minutes. A
slower moving thunderstorm or briefly anchored thunderstorm may result
in up to 2.0" of heavy rainfall in 45-60 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: Excessive runoff is imminent or already
occurring over portions of Broomfield and Boulder Counties including
the City of Boulder. 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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