Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 6:01PM MDT until August 22 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Weld County in northeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 601 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 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Robinson Creek, Coal Creek, Wildhorse Creek, Willow Creek, West
Fork Willow Creek, Little Owl Creek and Owl Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Weld County.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Weld, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov