Alert archive / Colorado / Flash Flood Warnings in 2020
Flash Flood Warning 28, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this flash flood warning at Jul 15, 2020, 4:17 PM MDT for Pueblo County, Colorado. It was in force for 118 min. 3 reports 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 15, 2020, 4:17 PM MDT (22:17 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 15, 2020, 6:15 PM MDT
- In force
- 118 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Flood severity
- None
County Pueblo County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:19 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 5:39 PM MDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Wnw Pueblo West, CO | FAST FLOWING WATER GREATER THAN 6 INCHES DEEP ACROSS SPAULDING. |
| Jul 15, 6:16 PM MDT | HEAVY RAIN 0.94 | Pueblo West, CO | |
| Jul 15, 6:17 PM MDT | HEAVY RAIN 1.05 | 1 N Pueblo West, CO |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Denver, CO (KDNR), launched 12:00Z, 10.3 hours before the alert went out and 211 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2180 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 101 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
009
WGUS55 KPUB 152217
FFWPUB
COC101-160115-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FF.W.0028.200715T2217Z-200716T0115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
417 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2020
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 715 PM MDT.
* At 416 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to one inch of rain has
already fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pueblo, Pueblo West, Pueblo Reservoir, Salt Creek and Blende.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 3842 10449 3820 10452 3825 10494 3841 10494
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
KT4 follow-up statements
356
WGUS75 KPUB 152250
FFSPUB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
450 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2020
COC101-160115-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-200716T0115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pueblo CO-
450 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2020
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTY...
At 449 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms have moved out
of the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain has fallen across this
area. Flash flooding will continue until the water has a chance to
recede.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pueblo, Pueblo West, Pueblo Reservoir, Salt Creek and Blende.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.
&&
LAT...LON 3842 10449 3820 10452 3825 10494 3841 10494
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
$$
KT411
WGUS75 KPUB 152252 CCA
FFSPUB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
452 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2020
COC101-160115-
/O.COR.KPUB.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-200716T0115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pueblo CO-
452 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2020
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTY...
At 452 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pueblo, Pueblo West, Pueblo Reservoir, Salt Creek and Blende.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 3842 10449 3820 10452 3825 10494 3841 10494
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
KT351
WGUS75 KPUB 152332
FFSPUB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
532 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2020
COC101-160115-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-200716T0115Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pueblo CO-
532 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2020
...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM MDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTY...
At 530 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms that produced
heavy rain have moved out of the warned area. Up to two inches of
rain has fallen. Flash flooding will continue until the water has a
chance to recede.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage
and low lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Pueblo, Pueblo West, Pueblo Reservoir, Salt Creek and Blende.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as
well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.
&&
LAT...LON 3842 10449 3820 10452 3825 10494 3841 10494
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
KT636 WGUS75 KPUB 160015 FFSPUB Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 615 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2020 COC101-160024- /O.CAN.KPUB.FF.W.0028.000000T0000Z-200716T0115Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Pueblo CO- 615 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2020 ...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The heavy rain has ended. Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. LAT...LON 3842 10449 3820 10452 3825 10494 3841 10494 $$ KT
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 6:00 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, Pueblo | 30 min |
| Jul 14, 6:12 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero | 33 min |
| Jul 14, 6:13 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Crowley, Otero | 32 min |
| Jul 14, 6:16 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Las Animas, Otero | 59 min |
| Jul 14, 6:37 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero | 23 min |
| Jul 14, 6:40 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Bent, Las Animas, Otero | 65 min |
| Jul 14, 6:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 38 min | |
| Jul 14, 6:56 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 34 min |
| Jul 14, 6:59 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent | 31 min |
| Jul 14, 7:14 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent | 31 min |
| Jul 14, 7:27 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 33 min |
| Jul 14, 7:35 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 40 min |
| Jul 14, 7:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 37 min |
| Jul 14, 7:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 33 min |
| Jul 14, 7:46 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 44 min |
| Jul 14, 8:01 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Prowers | 17 min |
| Jul 14, 8:08 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 20 min |
| Jul 14, 8:22 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca | 53 min |
| Jul 14, 8:37 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 38 min |
| Jul 14, 9:09 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 23 min |
| Jul 15, 1:27 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, El Paso, Pueblo | 63 min |
| Jul 15, 1:54 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 51 min |
| Jul 15, 2:03 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 27 min |
| Jul 15, 2:10 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Teller | 35 min |
| Jul 15, 2:13 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso | 3 hr |
| Jul 15, 2:23 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Pueblo | 47 min |
| Jul 15, 2:34 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 26 min |
| Jul 15, 2:36 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 29 min |
| Jul 15, 2:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Custer, Fremont | 19 min |
| Jul 15, 2:42 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Pueblo | 63 min |
| Jul 15, 2:43 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Fremont | 32 min |
| Jul 15, 2:48 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Teller | 2 hr |
| Jul 15, 3:06 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Fremont | 99 min |
| Jul 15, 3:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Fremont | 30 min |
| Jul 15, 3:16 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 34 min |
| Jul 15, 3:18 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso | 104 min |
| Jul 15, 3:23 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Custer, Fremont | 13 min |
| Jul 15, 3:32 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 28 min |
| Jul 15, 3:38 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso, Pueblo | 108 min |
| Jul 15, 3:39 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo | 36 min |
| Jul 15, 3:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Huerfano | 34 min |
| Jul 15, 3:56 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo | 64 min |
| Jul 15, 4:13 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | El Paso, Pueblo | 32 min |
| Jul 15, 4:14 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo | 46 min |
| Jul 15, 4:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 49 min |
| Jul 15, 5:25 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, Otero, Pueblo | 50 min |
| Jul 15, 5:58 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Pueblo | 47 min |
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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.