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Flood Watch issued September 28 at 10:52PM MDT until October 1 at

Affecting Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet

In effect until: Sep 29, 2026, 8:00 PM

Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 8:00 PM.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...The southern Front Range Foothills

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A surge of tropical moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Polo
and a storm system will bring a threat of flooding into our area
late Tuesday night through Thursday morning. Periods of heavy
rainfall may lead to totals of 1.5 to 3 inches in the watch area,
with locally higher amounts in excess of 4 inches possible.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Watch issued September 28 at 10:52PM MDT until October 1 at

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