Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 21 at 6:51PM MDT until May 21 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 5:51pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
FFWBOU
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Washington County in northeastern Colorado...
* Until 945 PM MDT.
* At 651 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, gulches,
roads, and poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Cope.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Arikaree River, North Fork Arikaree River and Gordon Creek.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Washington, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: