Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 4:01PM MDT until August 16 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:01pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southern Elbert County in east central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 358 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for South Central Elbert
County (areas north of Ramah). Please see that bulletin for more
specific flash flood information for that location.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Elbert, Simla, Matheson and Fondis.
Instruction:
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause minor flooding of
small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland along creeks, and
other low lying areas.
Area Description:
Elbert, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov