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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 2:20 AM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Logan County in northeastern Colorado...

* Until 1115 PM MDT.

* At 820 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. 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...
Logan Corners, Atwood and Pawnee Pass.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

Flood Watch
Issued: 7:39 PM Jul. 28, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 10 PM
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including
the following areas: all of Logan, Washington, Morgan, and Lincoln
Counties, and the eastern portions of Elbert, Adams, Arapahoe, and
Weld Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Strong thunderstorms with torrential rainfall will be possible in
the Watch area late this afternoon and evening. Rainfall rates
greater than 2 inches in just 30-45 minutes can be expected from
the stronger storms.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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