Alert archive / Colorado / Flash Flood Warnings in 2023
Flash Flood Warning 9, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this flash flood warning at May 26, 2023, 3:47 PM MDT for El Paso County, Colorado. It was in force for 2 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 26, 2023, 3:47 PM MDT (21:47 UTC)
- Expired
- May 26, 2023, 5:58 PM MDT
- In force
- 2 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County El Paso County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:49 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.
The nearest sounding before it
Grand Junction, CO (KGJT), launched 12:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 335 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
- 3306 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 161 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 171 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WGUS55 KPUB 262147
FFWPUB
COC041-270045-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FF.W.0009.230526T2147Z-230527T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
347 PM MDT Fri May 26 2023
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central El Paso County in east central Colorado...
* Until 645 PM MDT.
* At 347 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain in Very heavy rain was falling across the western
sections of El Paso county, including the Colorado Spring metro
area. . Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected
rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Colorado Springs, Fountain, Calhan, Schriever AFB, Peterson AFB,
Falcon, Cimarron Hills, Security-Widefield, Security, Stratmoor,
Ellicott, Fort Carson, Black Forest, Peyton, Hanover and Gleneagle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3909 10481 3910 10424 3853 10442 3854 10490
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hodanish3 follow-up statements
470
WGUS75 KPUB 262209
FFSPUB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
409 PM MDT Fri May 26 2023
COC041-270045-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230527T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
El Paso CO-
409 PM MDT Fri May 26 2023
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY...
At 409 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across western and central El Paso county, including the
Colorado Springs metro area. Radar indicated between 1 and 2 inches
of rain has fallen over the immediate Colorado Springs area down to
the Fountain area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Colorado Springs, Fountain, Calhan, Schriever AFB, Peterson AFB,
Falcon, Cimarron Hills, Security-Widefield, Security, Stratmoor,
Ellicott, Fort Carson, Black Forest, Peyton, Hanover and Gleneagle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3909 10481 3910 10424 3853 10442 3854 10490
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR
$$
Hodanish233
WGUS75 KPUB 262320
FFSPUB
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
520 PM MDT Fri May 26 2023
COC041-270045-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230527T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
El Paso CO-
520 PM MDT Fri May 26 2023
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY...
At 520 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms have exited the
warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is ongoing, however should subside over the next 1 to 2
hours.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Colorado Springs, Fountain, Calhan, Schriever AFB, Peterson AFB,
Falcon, Cimarron Hills, Security-Widefield, Security, Stratmoor,
Ellicott, Fort Carson, Black Forest, Peyton, Hanover and Gleneagle.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
LAT...LON 3909 10481 3910 10424 3853 10442 3854 10490
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...0.5-1 INCH IN 1 HOUR
$$
PS616 WGUS75 KPUB 262358 FFSPUB Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 558 PM MDT Fri May 26 2023 COC041-270008- /O.CAN.KPUB.FF.W.0009.000000T0000Z-230527T0045Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ El Paso CO- 558 PM MDT Fri May 26 2023 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY... Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. LAT...LON 3909 10481 3910 10424 3853 10442 3854 10490 $$ PS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 6:00 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 45 min |
| May 25, 6:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 23 min |
| May 25, 6:55 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 50 min |
| May 25, 7:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 40 min |
| May 25, 7:16 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | El Paso | 108 min |
| May 25, 7:22 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 23 min |
| May 25, 7:32 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 28 min |
| May 25, 7:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 10 min |
| May 25, 7:39 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 36 min |
| May 25, 7:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 38 min |
| May 25, 7:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 36 min |
| May 25, 7:59 PM MDT | Flash Flood Warning | PUB | Fremont | 110 min |
| May 25, 8:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 35 min |
| May 25, 8:14 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 31 min |
| May 25, 8:20 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Chaffee | 25 min |
| May 26, 12:10 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Saguache | 35 min |
| May 26, 12:13 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Custer | 32 min |
| May 26, 12:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 23 min |
| May 26, 1:21 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Costilla | 24 min |
| May 26, 1:24 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Huerfano | 36 min |
| May 26, 1:27 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 33 min |
| May 26, 1:42 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 33 min |
| May 26, 1:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 25 min |
| May 26, 1:59 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Huerfano, Las Animas, Pueblo | 25 min |
| May 26, 2:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 33 min |
| May 26, 2:18 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 27 min |
| May 26, 2:21 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 24 min |
| May 26, 2:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 37 min |
| May 26, 2:27 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 33 min |
| May 26, 2:30 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 30 min |
| May 26, 2:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Fremont | 37 min |
| May 26, 2:46 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Custer, Fremont, Pueblo | 28 min |
| May 26, 2:56 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 49 min |
| May 26, 3:03 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Teller | 27 min |
| May 26, 3:09 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 36 min |
| May 26, 3:18 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Fremont, Pueblo, Teller | 27 min |
| May 26, 3:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 37 min |
| May 26, 3:28 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 47 min |
| May 26, 3:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Las Animas, Otero | 31 min |
| May 26, 3:32 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 28 min |
| May 26, 3:37 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 23 min |
| May 26, 3:39 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 39 min |
| May 26, 3:50 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 25 min |
| May 26, 4:01 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Las Animas, Otero | 29 min |
| May 26, 4:03 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 27 min |
| May 26, 4:05 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 40 min |
| May 26, 4:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 23 min |
| May 26, 4:13 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 32 min |
| May 26, 4:24 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 36 min |
| May 26, 4:28 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 32 min |
| May 26, 4:30 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 30 min |
| May 26, 4:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent, Kiowa | 61 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.