Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 3:24PM MDT until August 22 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Arapahoe, CO; Douglas, CO; Jefferson, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov