Weather Alert in Colorado
Flash Flood Warning issued August 26 at 7:51PM MDT until August 26 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
AREAS AFFECTED: Arapahoe, CO; Elbert, CO
DESCRIPTION: At 751 PM MDT, doppler radar and trained weather spotters reported between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain had fallen earlier this evening. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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