Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 8:26PM MDT until August 16 at 11:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 7:26pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Lincoln County in east central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1130 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 826 PM MDT, the public reported flooding in the advisory
area due to thunderstorms earlier. Minor flooding is already
occurring. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain fell earlier.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Coon Creek, Rush Creek, Big Sandy Creek and Folger Gulch.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Boyero.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Lincoln, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov