Time: 621 PM Tue August 13, 2024
Forecaster: Justin Brooks
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MESSAGE 3
Flash Flood Prediction Program
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
PRIORITY DISSEMINATION RECOMMENDED
The National Weather Service has issued a FLASH FLOOD WARNING for
JEFFERSON COUNTY
including:
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from: Current
to 745 PM
. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE QUARRY BURN SCAR AREA ONLY EFFECTIVE FROM NOW UNTIL 7:45PM THIS
EVENING.
Prime time for flooding: Current
to 745 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Current rainfall between 0.25-0.40" has resulted in
Flooding over the area.
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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 explanation: Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly. Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause debris
flows near steep terrain. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud,
vegetation and other loose materials.
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]