Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 16 at 8:37PM MDT until September 16 at 10:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 7:37pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Lincoln County in east central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 837 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 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Rush 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...
Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Lincoln County.
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