Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 13 at 1:33PM MDT until August 13 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 13, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including
the following areas, Elbert, Northern Weld, Morgan, Logan,
Washington, eastern Adams and Arapahoe, and Lincoln Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT 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, with storm totals up to 4 inches
possible.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown if you encounter 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