Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 15 at 2:27PM MDT until August 15 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Adams County in northeastern Colorado...
Western Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado...
Southeastern Denver County in northeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other
areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 226 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This may cause urban and small stream flooding. Up
to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Denver, Aurora, eastern Centennial, Englewood, Greenwood Village,
Sheridan, Buckley SFB, Arapahoe Park, Cherry Hills Village,
Foxfield and Cherry Creek Reservoir.
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Turn
around, don't drown.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause minor flooding of
small creeks and streams, highways, streets, underpasses, drainage
areas and other low lying spots.
Area Description:
Adams, CO; Arapahoe, CO; Denver, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov