Cherry Creek Trail Flood Advisory
by f2p2＠udfcd.org
Time: 832 AM Tue May 24, 2022
Forecaster: Brad Simmons
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MESSAGE 1
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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CHERRY CREEK TRAIL FLOOD ADVISORY
**** LOW IMPACT FLOODING ****
We have determined that trail flooding along Cherry Creek in DENVER is
likely from: 845 AM
to 800 PM
.
Prime time for flooding: 900 AM
to 730 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Light rain showers will produce a trace to 0.10" in
30-60 minutes. Moderate rain showers will produce 0.1-0.4" of rain in
30-60 minutes. Rain showers later today and this evening expected to
favor areas along and W of I-25 having minimal impact to the Cherry
Creek drainage below Cherry Creek Dam.
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The most likely areas to be impacted by flooding are:
RECREATIONAL PATHS ADJACENT TO AND CROSSING CHERRY CREEK.
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Additional Information: The flush is scheduled to run Tuesday, May 24
from 9:00 AM-1:10 PM but is subject to change. The total amount
released from each gate will fluctuate between 150 cfs and 1,300 cfs
and will return to normal following the flush. US ACE - âHigh flows
will take some time to reach the downtown channel with an estimated
arrival time at the Champa Street Bridge about six hours later. Flows
from the last gate opened for the flush will not reach the downtown
channel until Tuesday evening,â Seefus, said. âIn the interest of
public safety, we urge the public not to attempt to cross Cherry Creek
during these high flows and we want the public to know that these
higher water levels could temporarily flood bike paths and stream
crossings below the dam.â
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 for possible rescue of trail
users and boaters in the vertical-walled section of Cherry Creek.
Further information will be provided to you as it becomes available.
MHFD Flood Prediction Center: 303-458-0789 Â Â Â F2P2 Website
[http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]
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