Flood Advisory — Lincoln County, Colorado
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 13 at 4:31PM MDT until August 13 at 7:30PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...South Central Lincoln County in east central Colorado... * WHEN...Until 730 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 431 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This may cause small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Horse Creek, Adobe Creek, East Fork Adobe Creek, Little Horse Creek, Steels Fork, North Fork Mustang Creek and Rush Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wild Horse Point.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Denver CO
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Lincoln County, Colorado?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
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