Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 10:54PM MDT until May 22 at 5:00AM MDT by NWS Goodland KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 9:54pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including
the following counties, in east central Colorado, Kit Carson. In
northeast Colorado, Yuma.
* WHEN...Until 500 AM MDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1053 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kirk and Joes.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Kit Carson, CO; Yuma, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Goodland KS
Sender: