Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 1:41PM MDT until September 19 at 3:45PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Elbert County in east central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry creeks. Water over
roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 141 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This may cause small stream flooding. Between 0.7
and 1.2 inches of rain have fallen in 20 minutes in northwest
Elbert County.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern 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