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...A portion of east central Colorado, including the following
area, Southeast Elbert and Southern 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:
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov