Flood Advisory for Arapahoe, CO; Douglas, CO; Jefferson, CO
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: East Central Jefferson County in central Colorado... Southwestern Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado... North Central Douglas County in northeastern Colorado... When: Until 630 PM MDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Jefferson County in central Colorado... Southwestern Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado... North Central Douglas County in northeastern Colorado... * WHEN...Until 630 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 324 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. This includes the following streams and drainages... Indian Creek, Willow Creek, Garber Creek, South Platte River, Middle Garber Creek, Rainbow Creek, Pine Creek, West Bear Creek, Deer Creek, Plum Creek, Big Dry Creek, Bear Creek and North Garber Creek. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Roxborough Park, Louviers, Chatfield Reservoir, Sprucewood, Kassler and Columbine.
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Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 3:24PM MDT until August 22 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Denver CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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