Two dead after Colorado flash flooding

Two people have been killed in flash flooding in Colorado in the US.

Severe flash flooding in the Boulder, #Colorado area last night. One person died (KUSA). #cowx #flashflood pic.twitter.com/53qZmj8dxZ

— Josh Fitzpatrick ❄️ (@JoshFitzWx) September 12, 2013

Residents have been stranded in mountain communities after heavy rains hit the north of the U.S state.

RT @manofthestorm: Flooding along 104th east of Colorado blvd #cowx pic.twitter.com/xbnTmpJQt6 @WxTrackerDaryl

— Dayle Cedars (@daylecedars) September 12, 2013

Rescue services have said many roads in the region are impassable.

LIFE THREATENING flash #flooding in Colorado Foothills including Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Boulder areas pic.twitter.com/eufzDnSACL

— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerUSA) September 12, 2013