Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 2:18AM MDT until August 13 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 1:18am
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including
the following areas, in east central Colorado, North and Northeast
Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County. In northeast
Colorado, Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Logan
County, Morgan County, Northeast Weld County and Washington County.
* WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible in the
Watch area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates may reach 1
to 2 inches in 30 minutes for localized areas.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Northeast Weld County; Morgan County; Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Logan County; Washington County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov