Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 29 at 7:51PM MDT until July 29 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 29, 2026 - 6:51pm
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR EAST CENTRAL CUSTER AND WEST
CENTRAL PUEBLO COUNTIES...
At 751 PM MDT, At 7:47 pm, the widespread heavy rain has moved east
of the Aspen Acres burn scar. However, small showers with heavy rain
were moving across the burn scar area. Damage in Beulah has been
reported as significant and photos show homes flooded, with the water
halfway up to the roof. Cars were halfway submerged in mud and water.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for The northern and central part of the
Aspen burn scar, including Beulah. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the Aspen Acres Burn Scar.
SOURCE...reported by emergency management.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas in and around the
Aspen Acres Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Beulah, San Isabel and Wetmore.
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.
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the 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