Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 5:21PM MDT until August 16 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Lincoln County in east central Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 521 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wild Horse Point.
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:
Lincoln, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov