Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 4:07PM MDT until July 28 at 6:30PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 3:07pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 407 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the Northern Aspen Acres Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2
inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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 moving through the North Creek, Red Creek, Peck Creek and
Rock Creek Drainages. 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 Northern Aspen Acres Burn
Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
Northern Aspen Acres Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Custer and West Central Pueblo
Counties.
This includes the following high risk locations...
Northcreek Road county line to Red Mountain Camp and Northcreek Road
from Red Mountain Camp to Beulah.
Instruction:
This is a life-threatening situation for in and around the northern
Aspen Acres Burn Scar. Move away and to higher ground immediately.
Area Description:
Custer, CO; Pueblo, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov