Flash Flood — Adams, Colorado

2000-08-17 · near West Central Portion, Adams, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms producing very heavy rain, up to 3.5 inches in spots, caused flooding and flash flooding problems in and around the Denver Metropolitan area. In Commerce City, a 37-yr old firefighter drowned while attempting to rescue a stranded motorist. According to a fire department spokesman, the firefighters were wading through the water when one of the men lost his footing and was sucked into a 10-ft deep culvert. He was swept away before anyone could reach him. Extensive flooding was also reported throughout Littleton and north Denver.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5170231. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.