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  1. Mar 29, 2023 · A flash flood watch means weather conditions favor flooding. A watch doesn’t guarantee a flash flood will occur, but your community will probably experience severe weather. Prepare to take action. A flash flood warning means, get to high ground now. A flash flood can develop in minutes; sometimes it happens so fast there isn’t time for a ...

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  2. Jan 23, 2024 · Flash flood emergencies are damaging, life-threatening flash flood events. If one is issued for your area, take immediate action, as you would for a tornado warning. That quick action could save ...

  3. Jul 31, 2021 · Authorities are warning anyone in or near the Calwood burn area in Boulder County to get to higher ground due to the potential of flash flooding as heavy rains continue to fall. The National ...

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  5. Sep 7, 2022 · Most flood fatalities in the U.S. happen in flash floods. Flood Warning vs. Flood Watch. A flash flood watch means conditions are favorable for a flash flood. A flash flood warning means a flash flood is taking place or is imminent. FLASH FLOOD WATCH. When a flash flood WATCH is issued, be alert to signs of flash flooding and be ready to ...

  6. Jul 7, 2022 · On August 21, 2021, catastrophic flash flooding triggered by a state record 20 inches of rain in just 24 hours killed 20, flooded over 700 homes and caused over $100 million damage in Waverly ...

  7. Jul 3, 2022 · The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Boulder and Larimer counties in and around burn scars including Cameron Peak Fire burn scar and the Calwood burn area.

  8. Additional high-risk locations include recent burn areas in mountains, and urban areas from pavement and roofs which enhance runoff. Ice jams and snowmelt can help cause flash floods. A deep snowpack increases runoff produced by melting snow. Heavy spring rains falling on melting snowpack can produce flash flooding.

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