Alert archive / Colorado / Flash Flood Warnings in 2021
Flash Flood Warning 16, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this flash flood warning at May 29, 2021, 10:00 PM MDT for Bent County, Otero County, Colorado. It was in force for 7 hr. 2 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
- May 29, 2021, 10:00 PM MDT (04:00 UTC)
- Expired
- May 30, 2021, 5:00 AM MDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Bent County, CO, Otero County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 91 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:02 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1:13 AM MDT | FLASH FLOOD | 2 Sse La Junta, CO | HIGH WATER FLOWING ACROSS STATE HIGHWAY 109. CAR STRANDED. |
| May 30, 2:50 AM MDT | FLOOD | 1 Ne La Junta, CO | HOMES ON BRADISH AVE FLOODED. ARROYOS DRAINING INTO ARKANSAS RIVER HAVE CAUSED RIVER LEVELS TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD LEVELS. |
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 00:00Z, 4.0 hours before the alert went out and 213 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
- 278 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -68 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1446 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 30 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 45 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
921
WGUS55 KPUB 300400
FFWPUB
COC011-089-300700-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FF.W.0016.210530T0400Z-210530T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1000 PM MDT Sat May 29 2021
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado...
East Central Otero County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 100 AM MDT.
* At 1000 PM MDT, Local law enforcement reported flooding was
occurring at underpasses along US 50. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
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 flash flooding include...
La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, Las Animas, Swink, John
Martin Reservoir, Higbee and Caddoa.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3807 10369 3811 10277 3775 10276 3777 10349
3795 10378
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hodanish5 follow-up statements
770
WGUS75 KPUB 300416
FFSPUB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1016 PM MDT Sat May 29 2021
COC011-089-300700-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210530T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bent CO-Otero CO-
1016 PM MDT Sat May 29 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT SUNDAY FOR
CENTRAL BENT AND EAST CENTRAL OTERO COUNTIES...
At 1016 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen in and around
the La Junta area, especially north of town. Flash flooding is
ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, Las Animas, Swink, John
Martin Reservoir, Higbee and Caddoa.
An additional 1 inch of rain is possible in the La Junta region.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3807 10369 3811 10277 3775 10276 3777 10349
3795 10378
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hodanish600
WGUS75 KPUB 300504
FFSPUB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1104 PM MDT Sat May 29 2021
COC011-089-300700-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210530T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bent CO-Otero CO-
1104 PM MDT Sat May 29 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM MDT SUNDAY FOR
CENTRAL BENT AND EAST CENTRAL OTERO COUNTIES...
At 1104 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms continuing to
produce heavy rain along the highway 50 corridor. Up to 3.5 inches
of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing along the highway 50
corridor.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Doppler radar.
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 flash flooding include...
La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, Las Animas, Swink, John
Martin Reservoir, Higbee and Caddoa.
An additional inch of rain will be possible through midnight.
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, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.
&&
LAT...LON 3807 10369 3811 10277 3775 10276 3777 10349
3795 10378
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-1.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hodanish390
WGUS55 KPUB 300646
FFWPUB
COC011-089-300900-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210530T0900Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1246 AM MDT Sun May 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado...
East Central Otero County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 300 AM MDT.
* At 1246 AM MDT, local law enforcement reported flooding was
occurring at underpasses along US Highway 50. Between 2 and 4
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
drainage and low lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, Las Animas, Swink, John
Martin Reservoir, Higbee and Caddoa.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the
warned area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.
&&
LAT...LON 3807 10369 3811 10277 3775 10276 3777 10349
3795 10378
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-1.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Moore721
WGUS55 KPUB 300853
FFWPUB
COC011-089-301100-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210530T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
253 AM MDT Sun May 30 2021
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Bent County in southeastern Colorado...
East Central Otero County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 500 AM MDT.
* At 253 AM MDT, emergency management reported arroyos rapidly
flowing into the Arkansas River, causing flooding for locations
along the river. Between 2.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management.
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 flash flooding include...
La Junta, North La Junta, Rocky Ford, Las Animas, Swink, John
Martin Reservoir, Higbee and Caddoa.
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.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low lying
spots.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you
can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3807 10369 3811 10277 3775 10276 3777 10349
3795 10378
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
$$
Moore244
WGUS75 KPUB 301058
FFSPUB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
458 AM MDT Sun May 30 2021
COC011-089-301108-
/O.EXP.KPUB.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-210530T1100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bent CO-Otero CO-
458 AM MDT Sun May 30 2021
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING
FOR CENTRAL BENT AND EAST CENTRAL OTERO COUNTIES...
The heavy rain has ended. Please continue to heed remaining road
closures.
LAT...LON 3807 10369 3811 10277 3775 10276 3777 10349
3795 10378
$$
MooreThe office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 6:11 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 34 min |
| May 29, 6:21 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 24 min |
| May 29, 6:38 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 22 min |
| May 29, 6:49 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 26 min |
| May 29, 6:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 37 min |
| May 29, 6:54 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 36 min |
| May 29, 6:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 48 min |
| May 29, 7:24 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 36 min |
| May 29, 7:45 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 30 min |
| May 29, 7:57 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso | 79 min |
| May 29, 8:02 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 43 min |
| May 29, 8:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent, Otero | 52 min |
| May 29, 8:46 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 29 min |
| May 29, 9:11 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 34 min |
| May 29, 9:28 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 32 min |
| May 29, 9:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 37 min |
| May 29, 9:55 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 35 min |
| May 29, 10:28 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 32 min |
| May 29, 11:09 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 32 min |
| May 30, 12:09 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 51 min |
| May 30, 12:18 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 42 min |
| May 30, 12:28 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 47 min |
| May 30, 1:08 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 37 min |
| May 30, 1:52 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 38 min |
| May 30, 3:31 AM MDT | Flash Flood Watch | PUB | Alamosa, Baca, Bent, Chaffee, Costilla, Custer and 6 more | 20 hr |
| May 30, 4:57 AM MDT | Areal Flood Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 3 hr |
| May 30, 5:05 AM MDT | River Flood Warning | PUB | Bent | 14 hr |
| May 30, 12:25 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 50 min |
| May 30, 12:41 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 49 min |
| May 30, 12:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 36 min |
| May 30, 1:02 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 28 min |
| May 30, 1:31 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 29 min |
| May 30, 1:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 52 min |
| May 30, 1:48 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 42 min |
| May 30, 1:57 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 33 min |
| May 30, 2:07 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 23 min |
| May 30, 2:23 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 37 min |
| May 30, 2:23 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 21 min |
| May 30, 2:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 31 min |
| May 30, 2:33 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 42 min |
| May 30, 2:43 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 32 min |
| May 30, 2:48 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 42 min |
| May 30, 2:54 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 36 min |
| May 30, 3:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 50 min |
| May 30, 3:21 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 24 min |
| May 30, 3:25 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 35 min |
| May 30, 3:28 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Custer, Fremont, Pueblo | 32 min |
| May 30, 3:41 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 34 min |
| May 30, 3:53 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 37 min |
| May 30, 3:55 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 35 min |
| May 30, 3:57 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 21 min |
| May 30, 4:12 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | El Paso | 21 min |
| May 30, 4:21 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 39 min |
| May 30, 4:23 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Pueblo | 37 min |
| May 30, 4:36 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 24 min |
| May 30, 5:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 25 min |
| May 30, 5:20 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 25 min |
| May 30, 5:46 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 29 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.