Time: 747 PM Fri September 2, 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: ARAPAHOE, DENVER, ADAMS, DOUGLAS,
BROOMFIELD, JEFFERSON, BOULDER (CITY OF BOULDER AFFECTED, FOUR MILE
BURN AREA AFFECTED)
including: THE CITY OF AURORA, DIA, ARVADA, WHEAT RIDGE, LAKEWOOD
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from: Current
to 1159 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: 815 PM
to 1130 PM
.
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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
strong/slower moving thunderstorm or training of thunderstorm cells
may result in heavy rainfall rates of up to 1.4" in 45-60 minutes.
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The most likely areas to be impacted by flooding are:
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]