FROM: NWS Denver CO
AREA: Jefferson, CO; Park, CO
SENT: 2026-07-22T16:40:00-06:00
Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 4:40PM MDT until July 22 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
At 440 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
ongoing thunderstorms producing moderate to heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 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…
Pine Junction, Pine Grove and Shaffers Crossing.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Alert Expiration: 2026-07-22T18:00:00-06:00
Leave a Reply