Posts tagged Boulder
Rain closes Lefthand Boulder creek rising #boulderflood
Jul 7th
It is raining Boulder. As of 8:00pm the following are the only incidents that the city or county are working. The city recommends you go to the OEM website. OEM does not have a feed with updates. We suggest listening to sheriffs office scanner. If things get bad later tonight we will broadcast all scanner emergency traffic here, call dispatch and command and report for you
July 7 – 5:40 p.m. – Lefthand Canyon Drive closed
Lefthand Canyon Drive is closed between Olde Stage Road and James Canyon Drive. Debris flows caused by the thunderstorm have impacted some roads mountain roads in western Boulder County.
July 7 – 5:20 p.m. – Boulder Creek flows expected to increase
With the heavy rainfall this afternoon, the City of Boulder is expecting to see an increase in Boulder Creek water levels. Last night, the creek was running at 161 cfs. It is currently at 287 cfs and is likely to run between 500 and 600 cfs by nightfall. This is not expected to cause significant spillage along the banks, but pedestrians and cyclists in the area are urged to use caution. Please remember that it is not safe to seek shelter under bridges or in other underpasses. These are designed to move floodwaters through and can be very dangerous in these conditions.
July 7 – 5:40 p.m. – Lefthand Canyon Drive closed
Lefthand Canyon Drive is closed between Olde Stage Road and James Canyon Drive. Debris flows caused by the thunderstorm have impacted some roads mountain roads in western Boulder County.
July 7 – 5:20 p.m. – Boulder Creek flows expected to increase
With the heavy rainfall this afternoon, the City of Boulder is expecting to see an increase in Boulder Creek water levels. Last night, the creek was running at 161 cfs. It is currently at 287 cfs and is likely to run between 500 and 600 cfs by nightfall. This is not expected to cause significant spillage along the banks, but pedestrians and cyclists in the area are urged to use caution. Please remember that it is not safe to seek shelter under bridges or in other underpasses. These are designed to move floodwaters through and can be very dangerous in these conditions.
The city is also receiving some reports of nuisance street flooding in the Table Mesa area and a few other neighborhoods. Safety officials would like to remind motorists to avoid driving through floodwaters, which can be deeper than they may seem.
EnergySmart announces Home Energy Makeover contest
Jul 5th
County residents eligible for $60,000 in energy upgrade prizes this summer
Boulder County, Colo. – All residents in Boulder County who sign up for a home energy assessment from EnergySmart before Friday, Aug. 31 will be eligible to win a Home Energy Makeover.
One Grand Prize winner will receive a whole-house makeover, valued at up to $20,000. The Grand Prize package includes a new energy efficient furnace, air sealing and insulation upgrades to the attic and crawlspace/basement, an energy efficient water heater, cooling system upgrades, and $4,000 to use for recommended energy upgrades of the homeowner’s choosing.
Four second place winners will each win prize packages worth up to $10,000. Second Place Prize packages include a new energy efficient furnace, home air sealing and insulation upgrades, and $1,500 to use toward a recommended energy upgrade of the homeowner’s choosing. One winner will be selected from each of four geographical “regions” of the county: City of Boulder, City of Longmont, East County (including Erie, Lafayette, Louisville and Superior), and mountain towns/unincorporated county (including Lyons, Nederland, Jamestown, Ward, Allenspark, Niwot, Gunbarrel, etc.).
The contest prizes are largely donated by local contractors, including Solar City, Service Experts, EcoHandyman, ThermalCraft Insulation, EcoSmart Homes, ERC Insulation, and SAC Mechanical. The remaining prizes are provided through federal grant funding.
The Home Energy Makeover contest is open to residents in all Boulder County communities. Winning homes must be owner-occupied and must need energy improvements. Residents are encouraged to register even if they live in newer homes or don’t think they need energy upgrades.
Boulder resident Megan Cuzzolino benefited from EnergySmart, even in a relatively new home. “I was surprised that my 2006 condo didn’t have much insulation,” Cuzzolino said. “After air sealing and insulating, my condo has been cozier all year round.”
EnergySmart focuses on improvements that will reduce energy waste, improve comfort, and produce cost-savings for both residential and business participants. Services include energy assessments and expert advisor assistance with finding contractors and all available rebates and financing options for energy efficiency upgrades. Since the program’s launch in January 2011, EnergySmart has helped more than 5,500 residents and 1,800 businesses throughout Boulder County.
EnergySmart is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the U.S. Department of Energy’s BetterBuildings grant program and is sponsored in partnership by Boulder County, the cities of Boulder and Longmont, Xcel Energy and Platte River Power Authority. For more information, visit www.EnergySmartYES.com or call 303-544-1000 (for homes) or 303-441-1300 (for businesses).
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T-Storms High gusty winds headed to Boulder: Prepare to Evacuate
Jun 27th
Fire fighters are preparing defense lines near Shanahan Ridge subdivision as the Flag Staff Fire pushes south. Once the winds pick up in the next hour the air defense will grind to a halt. Fire fighter s will then start a back fire and run fire hoes as crews will put their lives on the line.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS AND
But this could back fire and drive fire fighters out of Shanahan ridge. Fire could destroy that entire area in the next three days. Below , weather report from NOAA does not bode well for Boulder. We are in a Red Flag warning high fire state. It would be prudent to pack your entire home if you live in Shanahan ridge area. You could lose it all.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS AND
SOUTH PARK IN PARK COUNTY FOR SOME DRY THUNDERSTORMS PRODUCING
WIND GUSTS TO 45 MPH FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT TODAY…
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL
COLORADO.
.DAY ONE…TODAY AND TONIGHT
INCREASING CLOUDS OVER COLORADO AT MIDDAY WILL SPAWN SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MOUNTAINS AND OVER THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS
THIS AFTERNOON. SOME OF THESE STORMS WILL PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY
WINDS AND FREQUENT CLOUD-TO-GROUND LIGHTNING. WHILE OTHER STORMS
MAY DEPOSIT UP TO A QUARTER INCH OF RAIN IN LESS THAN 30 MINUTES.
THUNDERSTORMS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO MOVE OUT OVER THE NEARBY PLAINS
WHERE THEY MAY PRODUCE SIMILAR WIND GUSTS AND DANGEROUS LIGHTNING.
HOWEVER…STORM COVERAGE IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE AS GREAT AS THAT IN
THE HIGH COUNTRY. MOST OF THIS STORM ACTIVITY SHOULD DIMINISH
LATER THIS EVENING.
OTHERWISE..SLIGHTLY COOLER TEMPERATURES AND HIGHER HUMIDITIES ARE
ON TAP FOR THE OUTLOOK AREA TODAY. A WEAK COLD FRONT BACKING INTO
NORTHEAST COLORADO EARLY THIS AFTERNOON WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
SOME OF THE COOLING ON THE PLAINS.
Five Day Weather Forecast FOR BOULDER
This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming east southeast. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming west northwest. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind between 10 and 13 mph becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
