Flash Flood Warning — Central Arapahoe County, Colorado
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 26 at 7:08PM MDT until August 26 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
FFWBOU The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Elbert County in east central Colorado... Southeastern Adams County in northeastern Colorado... Central Arapahoe and Eastern Arapahoe County in northeastern Colorado... * Until 1015 PM MDT. * At 708 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Deer Trail, Agate, Cottonwood Valley, Byers and Strasburg. This includes the following streams and drainages... Little Comanche Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Hay Gulch, West Bijou
Effective August 26, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET · Expires August 27, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Denver CO
Expires
August 27, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Also In Effect For
This same Flash Flood Warning also covers:
Other Active Alerts in Colorado
Air Quality Alert
Flood Advisory
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Air Quality Alert
Flash Flood Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Central Arapahoe County, Colorado?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 27, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Central Arapahoe County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Adams County, Elbert, Eastern Arapahoe County.