Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued July 22 at 6:53AM MDT until July 24 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 5:53am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Colorado, including the following
areas, Pueblo County in the vicinity of the Aspen Acres burn scar,
and the Wet Mountains Above 6300 Feet.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected
up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen
Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure
to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy
rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized
street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn
scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and
debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Greenhorn Mountain, Silver Cliff, Rye, Colorado City, Beulah, San
Isabel and Rosita.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft; Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft; Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender: