CO - Floods September, 2013

[margarita25]

Do we still have 19 unaccounted for then?

 

[margarita25]

80 PEOPLE UNACCOUNTED FOR?! WTF!!!!!! HOLY MOLY!
Hoping the body count stops adding up!

 

[margarita25]

"Pelle, who said Thursday he feared more deaths could be discovered, again expressed concerns about unknown deaths or damage.

"The thing that worries us the most are the things that we don't know right now. We don't know about lives lost, homes lost, (or) people stranded in many, many of the canyon areas in our upper communities. The effort to assess that, document it and get people in there is going to be ongoing for several days," Pelle said.

A total of 80 people are now considered "unaccounted for" by the Sheriff's Office. That's up from a previous count of 20.

The classification means that friends or family members have called the Sheriff's Office to report they lost contact with the individuals in question."

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/cu-boulder-other-schools-in-st-vrain-boulder-valley-closed-because-of-boulder-flood

 

[margarita25]

"I stress the danger's not over," Beckner said. "We are not out of the woods yet. We are still in a critical condition."

The chief called the flood water rushing down from the mountains unprecedented during his career.

"In my 35 years, we're never had anything this significant," Beckner said.

The chief asked residents to avoid driving in Boulder and to stay away from creeks and other areas where water may rise. Beckner also urged people to not visit Boulder until the severe weather ends.

"We're asking people to not come to Boulder unless necessary. And the reason for that is because if you get here, you might not be able to get out. Most roads are closed," the chief warned.

Boulder Police Spokeswoman Kim Kobel warned people to stay out of the waters, saying they are full of sewage and dangerous debris.

President Barack Obama signed an emergency order Thursday night, approving federal disaster aid for Boulder County."

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/cu-boulder-other-schools-in-st-vrain-boulder-valley-closed-because-of-boulder-flood

 

[margarita25]

http://www.9news.com/news/article/354998/164/Colorado-floods-North-Fort-Collins-shelter-to-open-at-3-pm-as-bridges-remain-closed
"Colorado floods: North Fort Collins shelter to open at 3 p.m. as bridges remain closed"

 

[margarita25]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2013/09/13/boulder-colorado-flash-floods/2808411/

"Fourth flood death confirmed as Colorado gets more rain
Gary Strauss, William Welch and Trevor Hughes , USA TODAY 6:27 p.m. EDT September 13, 2013
Authorities say 80 still not accounted for though not yet considered missing."

 

[margarita25]

Colorado Towns Are Left Stranded in Deadly Floods
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/13/us/colorado-towns-are-left-stranded-in-deadly-floods.html?_r=0



RESIDENTS RESCUED BY HELICOPTER AS DEATH TOLL HITS 4
http://www.denverpost.com/



At least 4 dead, thousands evacuated as Colorado flooding cuts off mountain towns
http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2013/09/13/4-dead-in-colorado-floods/



U.S. National Guard evacuates Colorado town caught in flood
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/13/us-usa-colorado-flooding-idUSBRE98B0KM20130913



"Colorado floods: 100 troops, 21 military vehicles make rescues [Update]"
http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-flood-evacuations-national-guard-colorado-20130913,0,391568.story

 

[margarita25]

Colorado Flood: Thousands More Evacuated, Several Unaccounted For; National Guard Moves In
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/13/colorado-flood_n_3921037.html


'Not over': Heavy rainfall heading once more for flooded Colorado
http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/13/us/flooding-colorado/index.html?hpt=hp_t1


Fourth body found in Colorado flooding amid rescues
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/09/13/20469449-fourth-body-found-in-colorado-flooding-amid-rescues?lite

 

[Show Me]

80 PEOPLE UNACCOUNTED FOR?! WTF!!!!!! HOLY MOLY!
Hoping the body count stops adding up!

Have hope...authorities were saying a lot of the missing could be just cut off from communications or stranded awaiting rescue.

 

[margarita25]

http://www.denverpost.com

LATEST HEADLINES
Aurora: Some stranded residents retrieved by rafts
Boulder officials find body of woman washed away in flood
Commerce City: Floodwaters receding
Erie: Flooding prompts evacuations near town
Estes Park: Flooded roads begin crumbling, forcing evacuations
Jamestown residents trapped without communication to outside world
Jefferson County: Roads washing out in Evergreen, evacuations urged
Larimer County: Bridges closed in Fort Collins, Loveland by high water
Longmont residents restless as crews survey flood-damaged homes and roads
Lyons residents rescued by National Guard
Niwot sanitation facilities becoming overwhelmed
Rocky Mountain National Park closed due to floods


Dever Post Photos:
http://photos.denverpost.com/2013/09/12/photos-massive-flash-flooding-along-front-range-of-colorado/

 

[margarita25]

Well, this is getting to be too many links to keep up with, lol. This should be enough to archive the situation for now for later reference.

Cheers everyone!
:toast:

 

[margarita25]

Flood Devastates Weld County
thedenverchannel.com

 

[fran]

Boulder flood victims were teen couple returning home with friend

OULDER — Four young friends set off from a birthday party in the craggy hills near northwest Boulder late Wednesday, thunder clapping and rain pummeling their little silver Subaru.

full article at link ................... http://www.denverpost.com/breakingn...flood-victims-were-teen-couple-returning-home



May you rest in peace.

Wesley Quinlan and his girlfriend, Wiyanna Nelson

 

[MsFacetious]

At least 172 people in Boulder County have been reported missing or "unaccounted for" by relatives, Sheriff's Cmdr. Heidi Prentup said.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/14/us/flooding-colorado/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

 

[neesaki]

Poor cows and horses, they don't know what to think
2nd video from the left: Horses and Cows Stranded in Floodwaters
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/wea...n-notices-issued-in-several-colorado-counties

 

[Reader]

Poor cows and horses, they don't know what to think
2nd video from the left: Horses and Cows Stranded in Floodwaters
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/wea...n-notices-issued-in-several-colorado-counties

That link now has updates for a lot of counties too:

DENVER - Keep checking this page for the latest evacuation or pre-evacuation information. The latest changes will be brought to the top of this page and organized by the reporting agency.

I feel so sorry for the people losing everything and the poor animals too. What devastation, it's horrible!

 

[Reader]

Rescuers issue stern warning to Colorado evacuees

http://www.centurylink.net/news/rea...p-rescues_accelerate_as_floodwater_inundat-ap

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — As rescuers broke through to flood-ravaged Colorado towns, they issued a stern warning Saturday to anyone thinking of staying behind: Leave now or be prepared to endure weeks without electricity, running water and basic supplies.

National Guard helicopters and truck convoys carried the admonition into paralyzed canyon communities where thousands of stranded residents were eager to escape the Rocky Mountain foothills. But not everybody was willing to go. Dozens of people in the isolated community of Jamestown wanted to stay to watch over their homes..........

Some of those who are unaccounted for may be stranded or injured. Others might have gotten out but not yet contacted friends and relatives, officials said........

"I expect that we're going to continue to receive reports of confirmed missing and confirmed fatalities throughout the next several days," he said.

The military put more troops on the ground and helicopters in the air to aid in the search-and-rescue effort. More rain was in the forecast.

By midday Saturday, nearly 800 people had been evacuated, National Guard Master Sgt. Cheresa Theiral said. .........

Above the plains of Larimer County, rescue crews planned to fly as many missions as possible while skies were clear. Crews used inflatable boats to pick up families and pets from farmhouses. Some evacuees on horseback had to be escorted to safe ground..........

For those awaiting an airlift, Guardsmen dropped food, water and other essentials into the winding, narrow canyons. With supplies dwindling, residents of Lyons barbecued their food before it spoiled.

Much more in 4p. article and lots of pictures...

 

[prima.facie]

We got some sun today.....and now its raining AGAIN and there is rain forecasted for days ahead....

I am at a much much higher elevation than Denver and Boulder, so my town is not experiencing the floods that the Boulder/Longmont, etc areas are.....however, our creeks and rivers are overflowing and low lying areas are incredibly saturated.

It is so sad watching this all happening only an hour or so from me.

 

[prima.facie]

Lots of pictures here http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...rage-Colarado-dozens-missing-feared-dead.html

 

[margarita25]

The weather today was soooo beautiful, bluest sky, brightest sun...got a break form the rains, but its coming down again.

Latest msm:
http://www.foxnews.com/weather/2013/09/14/4-killed-dozens-unaccounted-for-as-floodwater-inundates-colorado/