Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 21 at 11:09PM MDT until May 22 at 12:45AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 10:09pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 1109 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
2.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Gordon Creek, Arikaree River and North Fork Arikaree River.
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: