Emergency Status
May 05

Flash Flood Watch: City and County

National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the City of Boulder and Boulder County. The watch is valid until 9pm tonight. A Flash Flood Watch means flash flooding is possible within the watch area.

Forecast rainfall: Heavy Rainfall of 0.40″ to 0.90″ in 10-30 minutes will be possible with individual thunderstorm cells later today an tonight. Heavy rainfall of up to 1.60″ in 60-90 minutes due to training thunderstorms will be possible as well.

Please be alert of your surroundings. Watch for pooling water, a rise in streams, a quick change in the water color in streams and any land movement. Please report serious concerns by dialing 9-1-1. As always, take action for your own safety first.

The Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates as needed.