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Flash Flood Warning 33, NWS Pueblo, CO

July 26, 2017Teller County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this flash flood warning at Jul 26, 2017, 9:43 PM MDT for Teller County, Colorado. It was in force for 5 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jul 26, 2017, 9:43 PM MDT (03:43 UTC)
Expired
Jul 27, 2017, 2:45 AM MDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Teller County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jul 26, 10:50 PM MDTFLASH FLOOD7 Nw Cripple Creek, COCOUNTY ROAD 11 AT HIGHWAY 67 FLOODED.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Denver, CO (KDEN), launched 00:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 203 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2017-07-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 479 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Denver, CO at 00:00Z on 2017-07-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 2 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
479 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-7 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1416 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
130 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

012 
WGUS55 KPUB 270343
FFWPUB
COC119-270545-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FF.W.0033.170727T0343Z-170727T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
943 PM MDT WED JUL 26 2017

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  West central Teller County in central Colorado...

* Until 1145 PM MDT

* At 941 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is expected to 
  begin shortly. One to two inches of additional rain has fallen 
  between 840 pm and 940 pm. This is in addition to all the heavy 
  rain which this area received earlier today. 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Florissant and Divide, and rural areas of west central Teller 
  county. 

LAT...LON 3897 10532 3899 10508 3876 10510 3877 10532

$$

Hodanish
5 follow-up statements
815 
WGUS75 KPUB 270422
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1022 PM MDT WED JUL 26 2017

COC119-270545-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170727T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Teller CO-
1022 PM MDT WED JUL 26 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM MDT FOR
WEST CENTRAL TELLER COUNTY...

At 1020 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated the heavier rain has ended 
in the warned area. However, high water is likely still occurring 
across west central Teller county. It is extremely difficult to see 
flooded roadways at night, use extreme caution if driving tonight in 
western Teller county. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Florissant and Divide. 

LAT...LON 3897 10532 3899 10508 3876 10510 3877 10532

$$

Hodanish
915 
WGUS75 KPUB 270506
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1106 PM MDT WED JUL 26 2017

COC119-270545-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170727T0545Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Teller CO-
1106 PM MDT WED JUL 26 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM MDT FOR
WEST CENTRAL TELLER COUNTY...

At 1101 PM MDT, the Teller county sheriff reported flooding was 
occurring in the area of county road 11 and highway 67. There was 
also flooding in the area of county road 12 and highway 67. Rocks 
were reported on highway 67 at Gillette Flats. 

light ot moderate rain was once again falling across west central 
Teller county E 106 PM.

If traveling in west central Teller county tonight, use extreme 
caution. 

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Florissant and Divide. 

LAT...LON 3897 10532 3899 10508 3876 10510 3877 10532

$$

Hodanish
408 
WGUS55 KPUB 270534
FFWPUB
COC119-270845-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FF.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170727T0845Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1134 PM MDT WED JUL 26 2017

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  West central Teller County in central Colorado...

* Until 245 AM MDT

* At 1131 PM MDT, Doppler radar continued to indicate steady light 
  to moderate rain falling over rural areas of west central Teller 
  county. Flooding and rockslides have been reported in west central 
  Teller county. It is possible additional heavy rain may once again 
  redevelop in this area during the early morning hours. 

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
  Florissant and Divide. 

LAT...LON 3897 10532 3899 10508 3876 10510 3877 10532

$$

Hodanish
899 
WGUS75 KPUB 270720
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
120 AM MDT THU JUL 27 2017

COC119-270845-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170727T0845Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Teller CO-
120 AM MDT THU JUL 27 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM MDT FOR
WEST CENTRAL TELLER COUNTY...

At 114 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain have decreased significantly across the warned area....however, 
brief bands of light to moderate rainfall will continue through 230 
AM. Flash flooding is expected to continue until the water has a 
chance to recede.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...rural areas
south of highway 24 and north of Cripple Creek. The heaviest rain 
fell in an area extending from 6 miles south of Florissant to 5 
miles south of Divide. Radar estimated between 2 and 4 inches of 
rain has fallen in this area and law enforcement reported highway 67 
closed at county road 11 due to high water.  Several minor rock 
slides were also reported along highway 67.  


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3897 10532 3899 10508 3876 10510 3877 10532

$$

KT
105 
WGUS75 KPUB 270838
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
238 AM MDT THU JUL 27 2017

COC119-270848-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FF.W.0033.000000T0000Z-170727T0845Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Teller CO-
238 AM MDT THU JUL 27 2017

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL TELLER COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 245 AM MDT...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3897 10532 3899 10508 3876 10510 3877 10532

$$

KT

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 26, 6:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca30 min
Jul 26, 6:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCrowley25 min
Jul 26, 6:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley, Otero, Pueblo31 min
Jul 26, 7:14 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso31 min
Jul 26, 7:21 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley, Otero18 min
Jul 26, 7:34 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso41 min
Jul 26, 8:00 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPUBBent, Crowley, Otero2 hr
Jul 26, 8:34 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent26 min
Jul 26, 8:36 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Las Animas, Otero39 min
Jul 26, 9:05 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPUBEl Paso3 hr
Jul 26, 9:10 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca, Bent, Las Animas, Otero35 min
Jul 26, 9:44 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca, Las Animas46 min
Jul 26, 10:46 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca44 min
Jul 26, 11:39 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca51 min
Jul 26, 11:56 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca49 min
Jul 27, 12:57 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPUBBaca, Prowers3 hr
Jul 27, 1:33 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPUBBaca, Bent, Las Animas, Otero3 hr
Jul 27, 3:29 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPUBLas Animas, Otero, Pueblo2 hr
Jul 27, 4:26 AM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPUBBent, Las Animas, Otero64 min
Jul 27, 1:24 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBSaguache51 min
Jul 27, 3:08 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBSaguache37 min
Jul 27, 3:16 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCostilla29 min
Jul 27, 4:12 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPUBTeller2 hr
Jul 27, 4:39 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBAlamosa36 min
Jul 27, 5:13 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPUBLas Animas2 hr
Jul 27, 5:26 PM MDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPUBHuerfano, Las Animas2 hr
Jul 27, 5:55 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningPUBCuster, Fremont3 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.