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Parts of Colorado are being battered with storms Monday afternoon, resulting in flash floods and road closures.
Several towns south of Denver might also be subject to potential hail and parts of the southern metro are battling flooding. The for the Mile High City itself includes thunderstorms into the evening, with a chance of showers tomorrow.
6 p.m.: The Colorado Department of Transportation closed Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon due to a flash flood warning for the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scar and Glenwood Canyon. As of now, it’s in effect until 8 p.m.
4:46 p.m.: Cheyenne County could see potential landspout , with the threat likely to end near 7 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Considerable urban flooding across the south metro. If you have reports of flooding, please share with us and include location, approximate time and, if you want bonus points, a photo!
Remember, never drive across a flooded road. Turn around, don't drown!
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
4:35 p.m.: The National Weather Service reports “considerable urban ” across the south metro area.
4:32 p.m.: U.S. 34 has been , with drivers now able to travel between County Road 29 and Mall Road, according to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. Larimer County Road 43 is also , although Streamside Drive is closed at CR43.
4:29 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm includes Elbert County until 5 p.m.
3:50 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm includes Strasburg, Bennett and Watkins until 4:30 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. The storm will contain wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour and possible nickel-sized hail.
3:47 p.m.: A flash flood is in effect for Centennial, Parker and Foxfield until 6:45 p.m., the National Weather Service reports.
3:37 p.m.: The Parker Police Department a thunderstorm warning, with wind gusts at 60 miles per hour and quarter-sized hail. Officials say to expect damage to roofs, siding, trees and vehicles.
3:25 p.m.: A flash flood is in effect for northeastern Douglas County, including Parker, until 6:15 p.m., according to the Parker Police Department.
Exceptionally heavy rain with the storms in Douglas County…rainfall rates between 1-2" in just 15". Avoid any flooded roads, and stick to higher ground. If you have reports of flooding, please share with us.
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
3:18 p.m.: Exceptionally heavy rain and storms are in Douglas County, with travelers advised to avoid flooded roads. Rainfall rates are between one and two inches in a span of 15 minutes.
3:15 p.m.: A flash flood is in effect for Castle Pines, Lone Tree and Louviers until 6:15 p.m., according to a tweet by the National Weather Service.
3:08 p.m.: Residents of Elizabeth, Kiowa and Elbert are to seek shelter until 3:45 p.m. by the National Weather Service as nickel-sized hail is a possibility.
2:59 p.m.: Dangerous is occurring in the Glen Haven area, including Larimer County Road 43 to Drake, according to an emergency message by the Estes Park Emergency Communications Center.
2:46 p.m.: The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office an emergency message about the closure of U.S. 34 from County Road 29 in the Loveland area to Mall Road in Estes Park, due to storms causing flooding conditions.
2:27 p.m.: Dangerous flooding is in the Streamside area, according to an emergency message by the Estes Park Emergency Communications Center. It advises to immediately reach higher ground and avoid areas subject to flooding.
The National Weather Service reports rainfall rates of 2.5 inches per hour in Drake. A flash flood is in effect through 5:30 p.m., including U.S. 34 between Estes Park and Loveland.
