Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 8:24PM MDT until September 21 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 7:24pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Cheyenne County in east central Colorado...
Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 300 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 823 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen today.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Burlington, Stratton, Flagler, Seibert, Bethune and Vona.
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:
Cheyenne, CO; Kit Carson, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov