Colorado Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 08/16/2026 13:36

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 2:36PM MDT until August 16 at 4:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 1:36pm
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Elbert County in east central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 430 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 235 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Elbert, Simla, Matheson and Fondis.
Instruction: 
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause minor flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland along creeks, and other low lying areas.
Area Description: 
Elbert, CO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Denver CO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov