Flooding reported across the Front Range; several highways close
An afternoon thunderstorm made for a wet commute for motorists as they drive along Pikes Peak Avenue near downtown Colorado Springs Thursday, July 1, 2021. More rain is expected in the Pikes Peak Area through Saturday, but sun is in the forecast for the Fourth of July on Sunday. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Heavy rain flooded much of the Front Range on Monday as authorities shut down highways because of flash floods.
In Larimer County, flooding was reported on County Road 43 between Glen Haven and Drake, according to the Estes Park Emergency Communications Center.
This is the Estes Park Emergency Communications Center with an emergency message. Dangerous flooding is occurring in the area of Glen Haven, including CR43 to Drake. Immediately reach higher ground by any means necessary. Avoid area subject to fl https://t.co/vF1iRUeLbd
— Larimer OEM (@LarimerOEM) August 15, 2022
In Aurora, police reported flooding at Quincy Avenue and Parker Road as well as at Dartmouth Avenue and Chambers Road.
Officials with Garfield County announced on Twitter that all lanes on I-70 between mile-markers 116 and 133, from Glenwood Springs to Dotsero, closed due to a flash flood warning.
Some parts of Douglas County saw up to 2 inches of rain on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
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