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Current risk outlook
Flooding and heavy rain risk for Edgewater, CO.
Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.
This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.
Live risk outlook
LOWLow
Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (27/100) · Rain 43% · 0.0 in · Max wind 3 to 7 mph.
5 active alerts nearby.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
43
/ 100
For typical homes located in Edgewater, CO.
Baseline context
FEMA NFHL flood zones: 19 features intersect this tile.
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City snapshot
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Edgewater, CO
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Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)
Forecast office: BOU · radar KFTG
Active alerts near Edgewater
Flood Advisory
Effective local time
Flood Advisory issued August 26 at 6:40PM MDT until August 26 at 8:45PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause minor flooding of small creeks and streams, highways, streets, underpasses, drainage areas and other low lying spots.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Effective local time
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 26 at 6:37PM MDT until August 26 at 7:15PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Special Weather Statement
Effective local time
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 6:23PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. Heavy rain is occurring with this storm and may lead to flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Flood intelligence snapshot
FEMA flood zones (NFHL)
Dominant zone: X (59% of features)
SFHA share: 41% (feature-weighted)
NFHL features in tile: 748
Tile risk label: Moderate
Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).
Nearest river gauge (USGS)
No nearby USGS gauges reporting right now.
Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).
Soil saturation (model)
Soil moisture: 20% volumetric
Last 24h rain: 0.00 in
Updated: local time
Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).
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5-day flood & rain outlook
Today
LOWRain chance: 43% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 3 to 7 mph
Risk score: 27/100
Tomorrow
LOWRain chance: 7% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 2 to 9 mph
Risk score: 13/100
Fri
LOWRain chance: 19% · 0.0 in
Max wind: 3 to 7 mph
Risk score: 18/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 28%
Max wind: 5 to 8 mph
Risk score: 21/100
Sun
LOWRain chance: 53%
Max wind: 7 mph
Risk score: 31/100
Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.
Historical flooding exposure
Local flood data facts
Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.
Historical flooding exposure in Edgewater
- Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
- Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
- Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.
Flood & storm risk FAQs for Edgewater
Does Edgewater flood often?
Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.
What causes street flooding without a storm surge?
Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.