Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 5:22PM MDT until September 16 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Elbert County in east central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 715 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 522 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...
Spring Branch, West Bijou Creek, Gopher Creek and Comanche Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Fondis.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Elbert, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov