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SITUATION REPORT 2006-12

Report Date: July 10, 2006

Event Type: Flooding

Situation: Beginning on the evening of July 7, a flash flood warning was issued for Douglas County. Due to the rapidly deterioration of conditions, the Douglas County Emergency Operations Center was activated. The weather conditions resulted in the evacuation of several campground sites throughout the area and in and around the town of Deckers. Horse Creek rose to 25-30 feet deep due to the run off. Reverse 911 was used to notify residents of the evolving situation. There were fears a small dam may fail causing further flooding. As of noon on July 9, approximately 3 inches of rain had fallen.

State Highway 67 (between mile marker 92 and 97.3) was closed and was seriously damaged (estimated repair time 6-8 weeks). Two bridges also received damage due to floating debris.

On July 8, the Governor issued a disaster declaration.

A disaster assessment team is being established. As of July 8, initial reports included three buildings damaged with several other homes being flooded. There were no reports of any fatalities.

Agencies Involved: American Red Cross, Chatfield State Park, Colorado Department of Military and Veteran Affairs, Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol, Douglas County Fire Department, Douglas County Office of Emergency Management, Douglas County Road and Bridge, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Mountain Community Volunteer Fire Department, State Engineer’s Office

Additional Assistance Requested: The Governor has approved the use of a National Guard helicopter to assist in life safety to those areas that are inaccessible to ground transportation.