Rain!!!

[FZRguy]

Lots O rain on the west side. I think Tuesday is gonna be wet!

[Slo]

Looks like pretty much rain for a week, unless my phone app is wrong, which I hope it is!!!

[One-ops]

Traffic sucks in it. I left I 70 and ward at 4 and was stop in go all the way to airport blvd. So much Fuuun on a bike.

[FZRguy]

Boulder is going to float away. Safe to say that all the local canyons have mucho runoff.

[salsashark]

Boulder is going to float away. Safe to say that all the local canyons have mucho runoff.

In related news, Boulder residents finally relieved to be rid of stale hippy smell...

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/225/296/35kg0j.jpg

[Clovis]

We closed 4 bank branches in and around Boulder today.

west bound 24 closed at I-25 with lots of flooded streets. Imagine if it was colder, this would be a blizzard like no other!

[FZRguy]

Same here, all FirstBank branches in Boulder closed today. Plan to open at 10AM on Friday. Erie bank is closed. Check the hotline if you need to visit one of these banks on Friday....303-237-5000.

[Grim2.0]

Hwy 7 got the shit beat out of it. :(

[CaptGoodvibes]

We bought this house to be closer to Coal Creek. :(

[salsashark]

Saw some pics and video on the news out here (DC)... DAMN... hope everyone makes it through ok.

[longrider]

I would say canyon riding north of I70 is finished until next year. If the road even still exists it will be so dirty riding will be no fun :( An interesting fact I heard this morning is had this happened in December we would be talking 10 to 15 FEET of snow.

[asp_125]

Time to ditch the street bike and get a SuMo! .... or a whitewater kayak

[Grant H.]

Lots of pictures from Longmont on my Flickr.

This one is Missouri St/Ave??? In Southmoor park, right next to Left Hand Creek.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5511/9735687912_e5425c6c40.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61071044@N08/9735687912/)
IMG_2333 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61071044@N08/9735687912/) by ARNEWB (http://www.flickr.com/people/61071044@N08/), on Flickr

[Grant H.]

72/Coal Creek
Hwy 7
Hwy 36
Hwy 34
Poudre Canyon

These are all washed out now.

[#1Townie]

You guys are missing out. Pull out the jet skis and ride those roads like never before!!

[j0ker]

Fuck I just got back after being evacuated 2 days ago. Longmont in parts is still nasty, but doing MUCH MUCH better. I can now drive across town.

I thought this was Colorado not Seattle?!

[Nolan]

Heard the news mention the possibility of flash floods in Deckers tonight???...... Starting to wonder if the twisties will end up being Inverness Drive and the DTC.

[Repsol a095]

Supermotos for everyone.

[kevplus2]

Fuck I just got back after being evacuated 2 days ago. Longmont in parts is still nasty, but doing MUCH MUCH better. I can now drive across town.

I thought this was Colorado not Seattle?!

Seattle has sufficient draining so this doesnt happen there

[Wrider]

Seattle also gets mostly drizzle, not heavy rain.

[mdub]

Leaving co. Spngs yesterday just miles from castle rock. Downpour , notice a green car going southbound. Spun out , luckily enuff no crash involved. Did notice it pulled off to shoulder to change bottoms.

[Cornfed]

Supermotos for everyone.

Hellz ya! Braaappppp!

[duelist13]

Hellz ya! Braaappppp!

Let me play you the song of my people!


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LyR-akROa2o/UjVNYsEf9MI/AAAAAAAABxM/ui6QMs5AaLQ/w960-h540-no/forscience.png

Bored out of my mind... hope the townies stop jumping in the water and CDOT repairs the roads ASAP

[Ghosty]

Prayers for all the families effected, it's not over! New evacs for Longmont this morning. Feel so bad for folks in Lyons and other severely fucked areas. Hope everyone got to safety, and their pets!! Forget material possessions, all can be replaced.

[duelist13]

Prayers for all the families effected, it's not over! New evacs for Longmont this morning. Feel so bad for folks in Lyons and other severely fucked areas. Hope everyone got to safety, and their pets!! Forget material possessions, all can be replaced.

It started raining AGAIN!
I've been riding up into the mountains the past few days, and I noticed the emergency road crews clocked out at 4-5PM, and left the roads closed. 400+ missing, thousands cut off, and the warning of more rain on the way... Is it not possible to open up secondary pathways for the locals and have them monitored by LE and relief crews while it's raining?

[duelist13]

http://www.dailycamera.com/breaking-news/ci_24089661/boulder-emergency-officials-say-volunteers-not-needed

Yeah that makes sense, it's not like there are a ton of houses that are under water, levies that need to be built up, and drainage ditches that need to be dug.

[Ghosty]

My friend Emily's Sister's family live up on Gold Hill. Helicopters are dropping them food/water but they don't know how long they'll be stranded! That would suck.

[duelist13]

My friend Emily's Sister's family live up on Gold Hill. Helicopters are dropping them food/water but they don't know how long they'll be stranded! That would suck.

I was thinking about going from door to door asking them if they needed anything, and running supplies on the WR back from town. I don't mind putting myself or the bike on the line, so if they (or anyone else you know) still need help, let me know.

[FZRguy]

I heard they were using ATVs and dirt bikes to get people out of Carter Lake area.

[rforsythe]

http://www.dailycamera.com/breaking-news/ci_24089661/boulder-emergency-officials-say-volunteers-not-needed

Yeah that makes sense, it's not like there are a ton of houses that are under water, levies that need to be built up, and drainage ditches that need to be dug.

It makes a lot of sense actually. The Nat'l Guard and other agencies are in life-protection mode currently. Adding a lot of well-meaning but basically untrained volunteers to the mix not only means that many more potential victims, but puts their own lives at risk having to save you when the waters rise too fast to escape - even a crew of NG soldiers and other responders got stranded by the floods themselves. Especially this weekend and through today, they are concerned with getting people out of the dangerous places, period.

Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunity to put your sweat into recovery efforts if so desired.

[big_sur]

It makes a lot of sense actually. The Nat'l Guard and other agencies are in life-protection mode currently. Adding a lot of well-meaning but basically untrained volunteers to the mix not only means that many more potential victims, but puts their own lives at risk having to save you when the waters rise too fast to escape - even a crew of NG soldiers and other responders got stranded by the floods themselves. Especially this weekend and through today, they are concerned with getting people out of the dangerous places, period.

Don't worry, there will be plenty of opportunity to put your sweat into recovery efforts if so desired.

+1 The last thing you want is more people getting involved that have no idea what they're doing and getting themselves into trouble. Dunning-Kruger effect.

[asp_125]

Consider helping the first responders and emergency personnel too, or go to the evac shelter and see if they need stuff.

[FZRguy]

Flood Assistance Resources

1-800-621-FEMA or DisasterAssistance.Gov (http://email.capitolenews.com/q/9pBaHgibGPsVrC75GXlLu6makSsYmTw3NIC-l_BjkLl1-YGGJ-1gtnL_o)
Over the weekend, President Obama declared a Major Disaster Declaration for four counties in Colorado including Adams, Boulder, Larimer and Weld. This declaration extends FEMA's Individual Assistance programs to assist individuals in their recovery from the disaster. This means Adams County residents may now apply for federal assistance for damage and loss incurred as a result of flooding, severe storms and landslides that began September 11, 2013. Although Jefferson County is not currently included in the individual assistance program, residents are still encouraged to register online in case the declaration is expanded to include Jefferson County. There are ongoing damage assessments by officials from the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to evaluate additional areas to be included in the declaration.

FEMA aid is designed to help meet emergency needs not met by insurance or other forms of assistance. There is no cost to register for these programs. Anyone who was impacted by the floods should register with FEMA to learn about what assistance might be available to you. There is no obligation to use these services if you are approved.

What assistance for qualified applicants may include:

Grants to rent temporary housing as needed.
Grants for home repairs not covered by insurance.
Grants for serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance—such as medical or dental expenses, moving and storage fees, and personal property replacement.
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) forhomeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance.

How to apply:

Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov (http://email.capitolenews.com/q/Sf__7GIsWKaRnF8CXWgR2wU8QLIxJlzsQWrKgPbO3R8EE3JGGE 7Gv9RHi).
Apply via smartphone at m.fema.gov (http://email.capitolenews.com/q/mIBbFdFRmqfFR4c9PtXct0yvNdhTyq2IeBE4XCv9ucDmKlcGiK rdSGc7Z).
Call the registration phone number at 1-800-621-3362; those who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.

What info you will need:

Social Security number
Address of the damaged home or apartment
Description of the damage
Information about insurance coverage
A current contact telephone number
An address where you can get mail
Bank account and routing numbers if you want direct deposit of any financial assistance.

For more information on the Colorado disaster operation, visit fema.gov/disaster/4145 (http://email.capitolenews.com/q/EVqxAurr431KzWtzBd8L3BCHtJaAiKJjPjfZ8Osq3LgN_DeGG_ 6uv3LdX).