06/09/2010 Greeley, Co – 71st Ave Flooding

The flooding continues in Greeley, CO as the Cache La Poudre River at 71st avenue south of “O” Street.

In the video by BNVN Weather Paparazzi Justin King, the water is running across the road very rapidly and is surrounding some outbuildings. The homeowner at this location stated they have water in their office room. Video goes onto the bike path nearby where 4+ inches of water are running across and down the trail. Open space to the east and west of the road is flooded approximately 3 feet deep in places. Final scene is at 83rd ave where only a few inches are gently crossing the road.

The National Weather Service in Denver, CO has a flood warning for the area until 9:45 p.m. Thursday.

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6/6/2010 Estes Park, CO Big Thomson River Flooding

The Big Thompson River that runs through Estes Park, CO which is about twenty miles west of Loveland, CO and fifty miles northwest of Denver, CO is at flood stage this weekend. The public works department was trying to secure the historic water wheel on the west end of down town which was slamming around due to the very high water in the Big Thompson River. Flood waters is starting to go over the river banks and flood parking lots and walk ways.

The flooding is due to the rapid snow melt in the nearby mountains as warmer summer weather moves into the area.

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