Weather Alert in Colorado
Flash Flood Warning issued August 26 at 6:37PM MDT until August 26 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
AREAS AFFECTED: Arapahoe, CO; Elbert, CO
DESCRIPTION: FFWBOU The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Elbert County in east central Colorado... Central Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado... * Until 930 PM MDT. * At 637 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported flooding near the Arapahoe and Elbert county line. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, gulches, roads, and poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Southern Aurora, Bennett, Arapahoe Park and Strasburg. This includes the following streams and drainages... Wolf Creek, East Toll Gate Creek, Piney Creek, Coal Creek, Murphy Creek, Comanche Creek, Running Creek, West Sand Creek, Kiowa Creek and First Creek.
INSTRUCTION: Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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