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Drivers in Denver metro area become stranded in flood waters
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and hail to Colorado's Front Range on Saturday, causing dangerous flooding and hail accumulation of up to two to three feet beneath floodwaters in Meridian Village.
- South Metro Fire Rescue reported seven water rescues between 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m., with drivers stranded in flooded intersections across Douglas and Arapahoe counties.
- One driver, Kevin Plamondon, was swept off the road by floodwaters and escaped by exiting through his car window, highlighting the severity of the conditions.
- Authorities warned the public to avoid driving through flooded areas, emphasizing the life-threatening nature of such conditions and urging alternate routes to ensure safety.
- The Front Range remains under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m., with additional flooding possible in Northern Colorado as the storm system continues.
