Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 6:40PM MDT until July 28 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR EAST CENTRAL CUSTER AND WEST CENTRAL PUEBLO COUNTIES...
At 640 PM MDT, Thunderstorms producing heavy rain have ended over
most of the Aspen Acres Burn Scar, though run-off, flooding and
debris flows will continue for at least the next 1 to 2 hours.
Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Any additional rainfall
amounts this evening will be light, generally less than a tenth of an
inch. Flash flooding is already occurring, with water rescues and
large debris flows reported.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Aspen Acres Burn Scar, including San
Isabel and North Creek near Beulah. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, highways, streets and
underpasses.
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.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of
creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains
will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas.
Area Description:
Custer, CO; Pueblo, CO
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov