Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 1:55PM MDT until July 28 at 4:00PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 155 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain fell earlier over
the Buckhorn Creek Basin within the Cameron Peak Burn Scar. Between 1
and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the warning area
will cause debris flows near steep terrain. A debris flow can consist
of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the
Buckhorn Creek Basin within the Cameron Peak Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the Buckhorn Creek Basin
within the Cameron Peak Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Larimer County.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Redstone Creek, Eld Creek, North Fork Fish Creek, Buckhorn Creek,
Pennock Creek, Sheep Creek and Cedar Creek.
Instruction:
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Buckhorn Creek Basin within the Cameron Peak 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.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
Area Description:
Larimer, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov