Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 29 at 3:33AM MDT until October 1 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 2:33am
Expires:
September 29, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including
the following areas: the southern Front Range Foothills, the Palmer
Divide, and adjacent plains through eastern Elbert and Lincoln
counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A surge of tropical moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Polo
and a storm system will bring a threat of flooding into our area
late tonight through Thursday morning. Periods of heavy rainfall
may lead to totals of 1 to 2.5 inches in the watch area, with
locally higher amounts possible.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet; Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov