Heavy Rain Causes Street Flooding In Metro Area
Heavy rain that pummeled the Denver metro area on Thursday evening caused some major street flooding that left dozens of cars stranded.
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Heavy rain that pummeled the Denver metro area on Thursday evening caused some major street flooding that left dozens of cars stranded.
A heavy dose of rain caused some flash flooding in Northern Colorado on Thursday which concerned residents that are wondering just how much more rain the ground can absorb.
Emergency responders are preparing for the possibility of flooding along the Front Range as more precipitation is expected and a Flash Flood watch remains in effect for that area through Friday morning.
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Several people living in Larimer and Boulder Counties suffered damage to their homes and property when a tornado hit last week and in the aftermath of flooding caused by torrential rains. They got some relief and information from experts.
Residents in Mesa County are preparing for a possible evacuation due to flooding concerns.
Several streets in the Denver metro area were flooded late Friday night after heavy rain dumped a lot of water in the area.
A tornado struck the Front Range town of Berthoud on Thursday evening, damaging several homes in the area. Another tornado struck the eastern plains town of Simla, also causing damage.
Residents in Sterling who had to evacuate from their homes over the weekend are reporting minimal damage from flooding, but they remain on edge.
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Officials in El Paso and Pueblo counties said they will ask Gov. John Hickenlooper for a disaster declaration after rain and flooding pounded the region over the past three weeks.
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Communities along the South Platte River in Northeastern Colorado are protecting their homes from another round of rain.
Authorities have issued a voluntary evacuation order for residents around the Messex area in extreme northwest Washington County due to possible flooding.
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