Flash Flood Warning — Elbert 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 16 at 3:47PM MDT until August 16 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
At 347 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported flash flooding on County Road 105 just south of County Road 90. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. 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... Mainly rural areas of south central Elbert County. This includes the following streams and drainages... West Bijou Creek, East Bijou Creek, Reed Springs Creek, Big Sandy Creek, Spring Branch and Antelope Creek.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Denver CO
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive through flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from this storm will cause flash flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland along creeks, and other low lying areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Elbert 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 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
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