Summary Flash flooding in the US state of Colorado has left three people dead.
DENVER (AP) - Flash flooding in Colorado has left three people dead and is keeping search and rescue teams from reaching stranded residents.
The National Weather Service has warned of an "extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation" throughout the region. Collapsed homes and mudslides have been reported in the mountainous region.
Boulder Office of Emergency Management spokeswoman Gabrielle Boerkircher says many roads are impassable.
Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle says two people have died in his county.
Colorado Springs spokeswoman Kim Melchor said police found a body in the water Thursday morning.
National Weather Service meteorologist Bob Kleyla says a 20-foot (6-meters) wall of water was reported in a canyon north of Boulder.
