{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.a848e171e5d9f4fba399c4f0f4dce8d8fe4ace66.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 4:40PM MDT until July 22 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-22","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.a848e171e5d9f4fba399c4f0f4dce8d8fe4ace66.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Denver CO"},"word_count":173,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued July 22 at 4:40PM MDT until July 22 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Jefferson, CO; Park, CO\n**Issued by:** NWS Denver CO\n**Sent:** 2026-07-22T16:40:00-06:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-22T16:40:00-06:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-22T18:00:00-06:00\n\n## Description\nAt 440 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated\nongoing thunderstorms producing moderate to heavy rain across the\nwarned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash\nflooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, gulches, roads,\nand poor drainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nPine Junction, Pine Grove and Shaffers Crossing.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nPlease report observed flooding to local emergency services or law\nenforcement and request they pass this information to the National\nWeather Service when you can do so safely."}