# Flood Watch: Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County — retained record

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source: [us-gov-api](https://highsignal.app/data/us-gov-api) (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)  published 2026-09-28 11:48 ingested 2026-09-29 02:54

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Flood Watch — Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet; North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County; Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including
the following areas, the Palmer Divide and adjacent plains through
eastern Elbert and Lincoln counties.

* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A surge of tropical moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Polo
and a storm system will bring a threat of flooding into our area
late Tuesday night through Thursday morning. Periods of heavy
rainfall may lead to totals of 1.5 to 2.5 inches, with locally
higher amounts in excess of 3.0 inches.

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