Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 6:36PM MDT until August 16 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 5:36pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Weld County in northeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 636 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Box Elder Creek, Sanborn Draw, South Platte River, Crow Creek and
Lost Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kersey, Riverside Reservoir, Hardin and Masters.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Weld, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov