Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 6:48PM MDT until September 16 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Elbert County in east central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 845 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 648 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...
Middle Bijou Creek, Reed Springs Creek, West Bijou Creek, Wilson
Creek, Water Gulch and East Bijou 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...
Mainly rural areas of Central Elbert County.
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