Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 26 at 7:35PM MDT until August 26 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 6:35pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Lincoln County in east central Colorado...
Southeastern Adams County in northeastern Colorado...
Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado...
Southwestern Washington County in northeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 735 PM MDT, Doppler radar 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...
East Fork Plumb Bush Creek, Sand Creek, Beaver Creek, North Fork
Arikaree River, Gordon Creek, Currie Creek, Cottonwood Creek,
Plum Bush Creek, Middlemist Creek, Vega Creek and Dugout Creek.
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...
Last Chance and Woodlin School.
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:
Adams, CO; Arapahoe, CO; Lincoln, CO; Washington, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov