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Flash Flood Warning 13, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this flash flood warning at Jul 21, 2025, 1:34 PM MDT for Chaffee County, Colorado. It was in force for 4 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
- Jul 21, 2025, 1:34 PM MDT (19:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 21, 2025, 5:45 PM MDT
- In force
- 4 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
County Chaffee County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 177 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The text
As transmitted.
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WGUS55 KPUB 211934
FFWPUB
COC015-212245-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FF.W.0013.250721T1934Z-250721T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
134 PM MDT Mon Jul 21 2025
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Chalk Cliffs Area in...
Central Chaffee County in central Colorado...
* Until 445 PM MDT.
* At 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Chalk Cliffs Area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of
rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the warning area will cause mud slides near
steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation
and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around
the Chalk Cliffs Area.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the Chalk Cliffs Area.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Central Chaffee County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3868 10624 3874 10626 3876 10610 3869 10610
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
MG2 follow-up statements
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WGUS55 KPUB 212244
FFWPUB
COC015-212345-
/O.EXT.KPUB.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250721T2345Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
444 PM MDT Mon Jul 21 2025
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
The Chalk Cliffs Area in...
Central Chaffee County in central Colorado...
* Until 545 PM MDT.
* At 444 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the Chalk Cliffs Area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
Excessive rainfall over the warning area could cause mud slides near
steep terrain. The mud slide can consist of rock, mud, vegetation
and other loose materials.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around
the Chalk Cliffs Area.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the Chalk Cliffs Area.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Central Chaffee County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall could cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and
ditches in the Chalk Cliffs Area. Severe debris flows can also be
anticipated across roads. Roads and driveways may be washed away in
places. If you encounter flood waters...climb to safety.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3868 10624 3874 10626 3876 10610 3869 10610
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
$$
Ehr817 WGUS75 KPUB 212340 FFSPUB Flash Flood Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 540 PM MDT Mon Jul 21 2025 COC015-212350- /O.EXP.KPUB.FF.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250721T2345Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Chaffee CO- 540 PM MDT Mon Jul 21 2025 ...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE CHALK CLIFFS AREA BURN SCAR WILL EXPIRE AT 545 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL CHAFFEE COUNTY... The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. && LAT...LON 3868 10624 3874 10626 3876 10610 3869 10610 $$ Ehr
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 6:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 33 min |
| Jul 20, 6:23 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 37 min |
| Jul 20, 6:33 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Las Animas | 27 min |
| Jul 20, 6:39 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 36 min |
| Jul 20, 7:00 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 7:02 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 28 min | |
| Jul 20, 7:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 23 min |
| Jul 20, 7:14 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Crowley, El Paso, Pueblo | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 8:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 24 min |
| Jul 20, 9:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Crowley | 30 min |
| Jul 20, 10:29 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 31 min |
| Jul 20, 10:55 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Kiowa | 35 min |
| Jul 20, 11:20 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Kiowa | 13 min |
| Jul 20, 11:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 22 min |
| Jul 21, 2:25 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 35 min |
| Jul 21, 2:59 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 31 min |
| Jul 21, 4:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Pueblo | 33 min |
| Jul 21, 5:32 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 28 min | |
| Jul 21, 5:46 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 44 min |
| Jul 21, 5:51 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 24 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.