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Home Return to list Areal Flood Watch 0003 Issued by the Denver / Boulder Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-13 03:18:13
559
WGUS65 KBOU 130818
FFABOU
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Denver CO
218 AM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
COZ042-044>046-048-049-132100-
/O.NEW.KBOU.FA.A.0003.260813T2100Z-260814T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northeast Weld County-Morgan County-Central and East Adams and
Arapahoe Counties-North and Northeast Elbert County Below
6000 Feet/North Lincoln County-Logan County-Washington County-
Including the cities of Deer Trail, Agate, Last Chance, Crook,
Briggsdale, Raymer, Cope, Stoneham, Otis, Merino, Goodrich, Hugo,
Grover, Pawnee Buttes, Fort Morgan, Wiggins, Matheson, Peetz,
Bennett, Brush, Leader, Sterling, Limon, Akron, and Byers
218 AM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including
the following areas, in east central Colorado, North and Northeast
Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County. In northeast
Colorado, Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties, Logan
County, Morgan County, Northeast Weld County and Washington County.
* WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible in the
Watch area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates may reach 1
to 2 inches in 30 minutes for localized areas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
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Aponte
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-13 14:33:51
426
WGUS65 KBOU 131933
FFABOU
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Denver CO
133 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
COZ047-140400-
/O.EXA.KBOU.FA.A.0003.260813T2100Z-260814T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Kutch, Punkin Center, Karval, and Forder
133 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Colorado, including the following
area, Southeast Elbert and Southern Lincoln Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible in the
Watch area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates may reach 1
to 2 inches in 30 minutes, with storm totals up to 4 inches
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown if you encounter flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
&&
$$
COZ042-044>046-048-049-140400-
/O.CON.KBOU.FA.A.0003.260813T2100Z-260814T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northeast Weld County-Morgan County-Central and East Adams and
Arapahoe Counties-North and Northeast Elbert County Below
6000 Feet/North Lincoln County-Logan County-Washington County-
Including the cities of Stoneham, Goodrich, Akron, Limon, Last
Chance, Grover, Brush, Leader, Cope, Bennett, Raymer, Merino, Byers,
Crook, Agate, Wiggins, Peetz, Pawnee Buttes, Deer Trail, Briggsdale,
Sterling, Matheson, Hugo, Otis, and Fort Morgan
133 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including
the following areas, Elbert, Northern Weld, Morgan, Logan,
Washington, eastern Adams and Arapahoe, and Lincoln Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible in the
Watch area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates may reach 1
to 2 inches in 30 minutes, with storm totals up to 4 inches
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown if you encounter flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
&&
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Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-08-13 14:33:51
426
WGUS65 KBOU 131933
FFABOU
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Denver CO
133 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
COZ047-140400-
/O.EXA.KBOU.FA.A.0003.260813T2100Z-260814T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Including the cities of Kutch, Punkin Center, Karval, and Forder
133 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of east central Colorado, including the following
area, Southeast Elbert and Southern Lincoln Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible in the
Watch area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates may reach 1
to 2 inches in 30 minutes, with storm totals up to 4 inches
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown if you encounter flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
&&
$$
COZ042-044>046-048-049-140400-
/O.CON.KBOU.FA.A.0003.260813T2100Z-260814T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northeast Weld County-Morgan County-Central and East Adams and
Arapahoe Counties-North and Northeast Elbert County Below
6000 Feet/North Lincoln County-Logan County-Washington County-
Including the cities of Stoneham, Goodrich, Akron, Limon, Last
Chance, Grover, Brush, Leader, Cope, Bennett, Raymer, Merino, Byers,
Crook, Agate, Wiggins, Peetz, Pawnee Buttes, Deer Trail, Briggsdale,
Sterling, Matheson, Hugo, Otis, and Fort Morgan
133 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including
the following areas, Elbert, Northern Weld, Morgan, Logan,
Washington, eastern Adams and Arapahoe, and Lincoln Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible in the
Watch area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates may reach 1
to 2 inches in 30 minutes, with storm totals up to 4 inches
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown if you encounter flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
&&
$$
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Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-08-13 22:39:08
533
WGUS65 KBOU 140338
FFABOU
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Denver CO
938 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
COZ044>047-049-140445-
/O.EXP.KBOU.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260814T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Morgan County-Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-North
and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Washington County-
Including the cities of Deer Trail, Karval, Matheson, Agate, Byers,
Hugo, Otis, Cope, Bennett, Last Chance, Fort Morgan, Limon, Goodrich,
Forder, Leader, Kutch, Wiggins, Akron, Punkin Center, and Brush
938 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of east central and
northeast Colorado, including the following areas, in east central
Colorado, North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North
Lincoln County and Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South
Lincoln County. In northeast Colorado, Central and East Adams and
Arapahoe Counties, Morgan County and Washington County.
The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire
at 10 PM MDT this evening.
$$
COZ042-048-140600-
/O.EXT.KBOU.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260814T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northeast Weld County-Logan County-
Including the cities of Stoneham, Sterling, Briggsdale, Pawnee
Buttes, Grover, Raymer, Crook, Peetz, and Merino
938 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Colorado, including the following
areas, Logan County and Northeast Weld County.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible in the
Watch area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates may reach 1
to 2 inches in 30 minutes, with storm totals up to 4 inches
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown if you encounter flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
&&
$$
MAI
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-13 22:39:08
533
WGUS65 KBOU 140338
FFABOU
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Denver CO
938 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
COZ044>047-049-140445-
/O.EXP.KBOU.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260814T0400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Morgan County-Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-North
and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Washington County-
Including the cities of Deer Trail, Karval, Matheson, Agate, Byers,
Hugo, Otis, Cope, Bennett, Last Chance, Fort Morgan, Limon, Goodrich,
Forder, Leader, Kutch, Wiggins, Akron, Punkin Center, and Brush
938 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING...
The Flood Watch will expire for portions of east central and
northeast Colorado, including the following areas, in east central
Colorado, North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North
Lincoln County and Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South
Lincoln County. In northeast Colorado, Central and East Adams and
Arapahoe Counties, Morgan County and Washington County.
The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire
at 10 PM MDT this evening.
$$
COZ042-048-140600-
/O.EXT.KBOU.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260814T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Northeast Weld County-Logan County-
Including the cities of Stoneham, Sterling, Briggsdale, Pawnee
Buttes, Grover, Raymer, Crook, Peetz, and Merino
938 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Colorado, including the following
areas, Logan County and Northeast Weld County.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will be possible in the
Watch area this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates may reach 1
to 2 inches in 30 minutes, with storm totals up to 4 inches
possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, dont drown if you encounter flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
&&
$$
MAI
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-14 00:52:12 967 WGUS65 KBOU 140551 FFABOU Flood Watch National Weather Service Denver CO 1151 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026 COZ042-048-140700- /O.EXP.KBOU.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260814T0600Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Northeast Weld County-Logan County- Including the cities of Crook, Stoneham, Pawnee Buttes, Merino, Briggsdale, Peetz, Grover, Sterling, and Raymer 1151 PM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT MDT TONIGHT... The Flood Watch will expire for a portion of northeast Colorado, including the following areas, Logan County and Northeast Weld County. The flooding threat has ended. Therefore, the Flood Watch will expire at midnight MDT tonight. However, additional thunderstorms this evening could produce localized flooding. $$ MAI | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||