Flood Warning Advisory Issued

Posted on: May-08-2015

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a flood warning for Southeastern Larimer County.  Rainfall is expected to continue through the evening. Because soils are saturated and some creeks already are flowing at elevated levels, flooding potential is increased. Many sections of the bike trails around Fort Collins are closed due to high water.

Never drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. Floodwaters are often deeper than they appear. Just 1 foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the road. Do not drive through flood water.

Utilities Stormwater staff are monitoring and assessing the rainfall and flooding potential using the City’s flood warning system. Citizens can monitor rainfall and streamflow in Fort Collins, by viewing real-time gauge data at fcgov.com/floodwarningsystem.  To report drainage problems, call 970-221-6700.

The National Weather Service is the best source for weather updates and has issued a flood warning to include Larimer County until 9:15 a.m. Saturday, May 9.

NOAA weather radios provide continuous updated weather information directly from the National Weather Service. Weather radios can be purchased at electronics and appliance stores. The following terms are commonly used by the National Weather Service:

• Watch – severe weather is possible – be alert.
• Warning – severe weather has been reported or imminent – take precautions immediately.

Sign up at leta911.org to receive emergency notifications for Larimer County on landlines, cell phones, or as text or email messages. For more information, visit fcgov.com/floodwarningsystem.

• Lisa Rosintoski, Customer Connections Manager

• 719-502-7020
• lrosintoski@fcgov.com

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