7:13 p.m.: The “drought monitor” in Colorado is looking much improved after May rains have doused widespread parts of the state, according to the National Weather Service. Isolated pockets of “moderate drought” remain only in Lincoln County and the far corners of the Eastern Plains. The metro area is without drought according to the U.S. Drought Monitor dated May 16.
In other news, the Drought Monitor was updated today and, after our "Life in the PacNW" free trial, severe drought conditions have vanished from the entirety of our forecast area! Only isolated pockets of moderate drought remain in Lincoln County & far NE plains.
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
6:14 p.m.: Emergency responders with the Colorado Springs Fire Department is recovering a body from Monument Creek. A passerby spotted the body about 2:40 p.m. and called 911. Firefighters and police located the body about 5:15 p.m. near the 4000 block of Star View. An investigation is underway.
4:30 p.m.: The areas of Longmont, Erie and Firestone are under a flash flood warning until 7 p.m., the National Weather Service posted on Twitter.
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— Kody Wilson (@kodythewxguy)
3:10 p.m.: Multiple Colorado Springs Fire crews are working on the swift water rescue incident and are in several areas around Monument Creek, the department tweeted. CSFD warns the public to keep themselves and their pets away from creeks as the waters are riding and moving quickly.
2:55 p.m.: Colorado Springs Fire is on the scene of a swift water rescue on Star View Lane just south of Garden of the Gods Road, .
2:35 p.m.: Following heavy rain, Aurora Fire Rescue received reports of “some stalled vehicles reported at I-70 and E470,” Drivers are advised to use caution when approaching streets that are covered in water. Drivers are “not proceed through flooded roadways,” according to the tweet.
We have received reports of water over multiple roadways in Aurora following heavy rain. This includes some stalled vehicles reported at I-70 and E470.
Please use caution if you approach streets that are covered in water. Do not proceed through flooded roadways.
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt)
2:25 p.m.: issued a special weather statement for Last Chance, Colorado until 3 p.m. to “seek shelter in a sturdy structure,” and warned of 30 mph wind and possible penny-sized hail.
A special weather statement has been issued for Last Chance CO until 3:00 PM MDT
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
2:23 p.m.: The intersection of Alameda and Havana in Aurora is “once again flooding,” Aurora police tweeted. “Officers are currently working to divert traffic away from that intersection. Please be cautious of the area and call 911 if you need assistance. It’s best to chose (sic) an alternate route until the flooding goes down!”
With the heavy rain we're currently seeing, we have reports that Alameda and Havana are once again flooding.
Officers are currently working to divert traffic away from that intersection.
Please be cautious of the area and call 911 if you need assistance. It's best…
— Aurora Police Dept (@AuroraPD)
2:04 p.m.: University Boulevard southbound in Greenwood Village is closed at Alexander Lane at Mile Point 3.5 due to flooding, according to NWS.
(University Blvd) southbound: Road closed because of flooding at Alexander Lane. University closed south of Belleview due to flooding; alternate route advised
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT)
1:56 p.m.: Colorado State Highway 96 is experiencing flooding between County Road 281 and Rosita Road, according to the National Weather Service.
westbound: Flooding between County Road 281 and Rosita Road. Slower speeds advised. Watch for water on the roadway
— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT)
1:42 p.m.: Heavy rain is moving across the Denver metro and other parts of Colorado this afternoon.
According to the , a Flash Flood Warning is in effect “for the easternmost part of the Cameron Peak burn scar, including Buckhorn Mtn, Buckhorn Creek, Crystal Mountain, Moondance Way, and Big Bear,” according to a tweet. “Move to higher ground NOW if you are in this area. Debris flows possible!”
“This is a life-threatening situation for the Buckhorn Creek/Buckhorn Road area in and adjacent to the Cameron Peak burn scar!,” at 1:47 p.m. “Go to higher ground NOW! Flash Flood Warning in effect through at least 4:30 PM.”
This is a life-threatening situation for the Buckhorn Creek/Buckhorn Road area in and adjacent to the Cameron Peak burn scar! Go to higher ground NOW! Flash Flood Warning in effect through at least 4:30 PM.
Rainfall rates are exceeding 2-2.5"/hr.
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder)
This is a developing story and will be updated.
