Flash Flood Warning Issued in Kiowa, Colorado

Flash Flood Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Kiowa County in Colorado.

Flash Flood Warning

The alert was issued at 7:45 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 10:45 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.

Storm Details

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Big Sandy and Buffalo Creek Drainages south of Brandon and Sheridan Lake. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in portions of the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly

Hazards

Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms

Potential Impact

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, rural roads, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Sheridan Lake, Brandon and Chivington. This includes the following streams and drainages. Big Sandy Creek and Rush Creek

Areas Affected

The warning covers Kiowa County in Colorado.

Safety Information

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.