The City of Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department and Boulder Fire-Rescue are planning to conduct an 85-acre prescribed burn to reduce the fire danger for south Boulder residents and to improve the health of city open space forests. Depending on weather and environmental conditions, Boulder residents and... read more →
Oct
19
Aug
17
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 15 counties, including Boulder County, in effect until 11:00PM tonight. The watch is active, but there is currently no serious threat to our County or the City of Boulder. Minor street and small stream flooding is also possible in parts of... read more →
Jun
12
The severe weather threat for Boulder County has passed and only very light rain showers are in the forecast for the rest of the night. Boulder OEM is no longer monitoring weather.
Jun
11
Light Storm development has increased over Eastern Boulder County delivering 4/10 ths of rain per hour. No risk at this time and the storm action appears to be moving to the south and building to the East. The storm could be over Lafayette and Louisville within 45-60 minutes. Boulder OEM... read more →
Jun
11
The storm activity currently is isolated to the northern foothills around Lyons and producing .04/10 of an inch which is very light. Storm development to the west and south of Boulder County is light to non-existent at this time. Light storm development is still north of the county but it... read more →
Jun
11
Currently the heaviest rainfall is occurring on the plains over west Longmont, Hygiene and in the foothills around Lefthand Canyon at a rate of around 1/2 inch per hour. All creeks and rivers are holding with in acceptable flows. No reports of flooding due to river or creeks flowing out... read more →
Jun
11
As of 4 p.m. MDT - Creek levels and flows are up all around Boulder County due to recent rains. The Boulder OEM will continue monitoring conditions for any flooding risks or threats. Forecasts can change on a moment's notice. Stayed tuned to the National Weather Service for current conditions. Please... read more →
Jun
11
Weather systems are starting to become active across Colorado and have the ability to cause flash flooding over the next 12-18 hours and cause river flooding to the east over the next 3-4 days. As a result there is a flash flood watch issued by the National Weather Service from 9 a.m. this... read more →
Jun
10
At 4:30pm today the National Weather Service is issuing a Flood Warning for South Boulder Creek. The creek will hit flood stage between late afternoon tomorrow and early morning Friday June 12th. The creek, currently at 4.3ft is expected to crest at 4.5 feet. Residents should prepare as they feel... read more →
Jun
08
Tornado/Flood Damage Disaster Assistance (Boulder and Larimer Counties) Residents of Larimer County who were impacted by severe weather (tornadoes and flooding) on Thursday, June 4 are invited to apply for assistance at the Larimer County Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) on Tuesday, June 9, from 6-8 p.m. in Berthoud (details below).... read more →