Flash Flood Warning — Lincoln 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 15 at 8:13PM MDT until August 15 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
At 813 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain were moving out of the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.2 inches 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... Mainly rural areas of Southeastern Lincoln County. This includes the following streams and drainages... Rush Creek, South Rush Creek and Adobe Creek.
Effective August 15, 2026 at 10:13 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Denver CO
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 12:15 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
If you encounter flooded roads, turn around, don't drown. 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 Lincoln 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 12:15 AM ET.
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