Flash Flood Warning 111, NWS Pueblo, CO

Issued

Aug 1, 2021, 2:43 AM MDT (08:43 UTC)

Expired

Aug 1, 2021, 5:48 AM MDT

In force

3 hr

Issued by

NWS Pueblo, CO

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

County Pueblo County, CO

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 38 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WGUS55 KPUB 010843
FFWPUB
COC101-011500-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FF.W.0111.210801T0843Z-210801T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
243 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  A large portion of central and northern Pueblo County in 
  southeastern Colorado...

* Until 900 AM MDT Sunday.

* At 243 AM MDT, moderate to locally heavy rain continues across the 
  warning area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have already fallen 
  from earlier shower and thunderstorm activity. Additional rainfall 
  amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area, as 
  rain continues through the morning hours. Flash flooding is 
  ongoing and is expected to continue through the morning hours.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

  SOURCE...Reports of roads washed out with upwards of 4 feet of
           standing water, flooded underpasses, and other
           significant flooding from an Off-Duty National Weather
           Service Meteorologist, trained weather spotters, and
           law enforcement.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
           areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
           other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Pueblo, Blende, Avondale, Salt Creek and Pueblo Depot.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Salt Creek, Chico Creek, Blue Ribbon Creek, Boggs Creek, Dry 
  Creek, Greenhorn Creek, Wild Horse Creek, Fourmile Creek, Burnt 
  Creek, Sixmile Creek, Edson Arroyo, Fountain Creek, Williams 
  Creek, Thomkins Arroyo, Black Squirrel Creek, Wolf Arroyo, Saint 
  Charles River, Tom Hollow, Haynes Creek, Arkansas River and Andy 
  Creek.

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become 
unstable and unsafe.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are 
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 3818 10474 3834 10463 3846 10454 3851 10444
      3851 10428 3840 10419 3827 10428 3809 10452
      3807 10465 3811 10472 3812 10473

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

Cohen

495 
WGUS75 KPUB 011148
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
548 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

COC101-011158-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FF.W.0111.000000T0000Z-210801T1500Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Pueblo CO-
548 AM MDT Sun Aug 1 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR A LARGE PORTION OF CENTRAL 
AND NORTHERN PUEBLO COUNTY AND HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A FLOOD 
WARNING...

Flood waters are slowly receding, as the heavy rain has ended. 
However, with flooding from earlier heavy rainfall potentially 
continuing as late as the mid-morning hours, a Flood Warning is in 
effect. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3818 10474 3834 10463 3846 10454 3851 10444
      3851 10428 3840 10419 3827 10428 3809 10452
      3807 10465 3811 10472 3812 10473

$$

Cohen

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