Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 24 at 8:43PM MDT until July 24 at 10:15PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
July 24, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 843 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the North and Middle Aspen Acres Burn Scar. Up to 1 inch of
rain has fallen on the upper reaches of North Creek 3 miles northwest
of Beulah, and on Galbeth Creek north of Beulah. Localized rainfall
rates of 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour continue to fall across the northern
portions of the Aspen Acres burn scar. Additional rainfall amounts up
to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the
burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of
rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the North and Middle Aspen
Acres Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
North and Middle Aspen Acres Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Beulah and San Isabel.
This includes the following high risk locations...
Beulah Water Intake, Northcreek Road county line to Red Mountain Camp
and Northcreek Road from Red Mountain Camp to Beulah.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
North Creek, South Red Creek, Peck Creek, Soda Creek, and their
tributaries.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the North and Middle Aspen Acres Burn Scar. Severe debris flows
can also be anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be
washed away in places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to
safety.
Area Description:
Custer, CO; Pueblo, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov