Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 3 at 9:17PM MDT until July 4 at 12:15AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 8:17pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Phillips County in northeastern Colorado...
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 917 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
North Fork Frenchman Creek, Sandy Creek and Wildhorse Creek.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Haxtun, Paoli and Fairfield.
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:
Phillips, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender: