5:12 p.m.
Time: 512 PM Thu August 8, 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 800 PM
. THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR
THE QUARRY BURN SCAR AREA EFFECTIVE FROM NOW UNTIL 8PM THIS EVENING.
Prime time for flooding: Current
to 800 PM
.
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Forecast rainfall: Current rainfall expected between 0.25-0.50" in 15
minutes will result 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: 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
[http://udfcd.org/Flash+Flood+Prediction+Program]
