Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 29 at 2:05PM MDT until October 1 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 29, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
September 30, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Far southeastern Elbert and southern Lincoln county.
* WHEN...From midnight MDT 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 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:
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov