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Flash Flood Warning 60, NWS Pueblo, CO

August 16, 2026Custer County, Pueblo County, Colorado

NWS Pueblo, CO issued this flash flood warning at Aug 16, 2026, 1:49 PM MDT for Custer County, Pueblo County, Colorado. It was in force for 2 hr. 1 report 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
Aug 16, 2026, 1:49 PM MDT (19:49 UTC)
Expired
Aug 16, 2026, 4:15 PM MDT
In force
2 hr
Issued by
NWS Pueblo, CO
Area
Storm-based polygon
Emergency
Flash flood emergency
Damage threat
Catastrophic
Flood severity
None

Counties Custer County, CO, Pueblo County, CO

The radar

The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 85 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:52 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 16, 2:09 PM MDTFLASH FLOODBeulah, COWater Rescue Underway.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this flash flood warning; the first came 20 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The text

As transmitted.

078 
WGUS55 KPUB 161949
FFWPUB
COC027-101-162245-
/O.NEW.KPUB.FF.W.0060.260816T1949Z-260816T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
149 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR MIDDLE AND SQUIRREL CREEK DRAINAGES
INCLUDING BEULAH...

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  The Aspen Acres Burn Scar in...
  Eastern Custer County in southeastern Colorado...
  Southwestern Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 445 PM MDT.

* At 149 PM MDT, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms
  producing heavy rain over the Aspen Acres Burn Scar. Between 1 and
  1.5 inches of rain have fallen with flooding of creeks, drainage
  and roadways with heavy debris flows.  The expected rainfall rate
  is 1 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1
  inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
  expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar
  will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock,
  mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Middle and Squirrel Creek Drainages
  including Beulah. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK
  HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
           flash flooding in and around the Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
           GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas in and around
           the Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Beulah.

This includes the following high risk locations...
Beulah Water Intake.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Muldoon Creek, South Creek, Spring Branch, North Saint Charles
  River, Squirrel Creek, Saint Charles River, Middle Creek and Williw
  Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Aspen Acres Burn Scar. 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.

&&

LAT...LON 3801 10505 3801 10506 3803 10511 3804 10510
      3808 10509 3811 10497 3809 10487 3805 10484
      3804 10490 3802 10496 3801 10501

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$
4 follow-up statements
853 
WGUS75 KPUB 162017
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
217 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COC027-101-162245-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260816T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer CO-Pueblo CO-
217 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR MIDDLE, SQUIRREL CREEK AND NORTH CREEK
DRAINAGES INCLUDING BEULAH...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR EASTERN CUSTER AND
SOUTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES...

At 217 PM MDT, Local law enforcement reported life threatening
flooding over the Aspen Acres Burn Scar with heavy debris flows in
the Beulah area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar
will result in debris flow moving through the Squirrel, Middle and
North Creek which flow into the North St Charles River. The debris
flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Middle, Squirrel Creek and North Creek
  Drainages including Beulah. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
  SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding in and around the Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION for areas in and around the
         Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Beulah.

This includes the following high risk locations...
Roads and residents along the Middle, Squirrel and North Creek as
well as the North St Charles River in the Beulah area.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Muldoon Creek, South Creek, Spring Branch, North Saint Charles
  River, Squirrel Creek, Saint Charles River, Middle Creek and Willow
  Creek.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Aspen Acres Burn Scar. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3808 10509 3804 10510 3803 10511 3801 10506
      3801 10501 3802 10496 3804 10490 3805 10484
      3809 10487 3811 10497

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

KT
456 
WGUS75 KPUB 162035
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
235 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COC027-101-162245-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260816T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer CO-Pueblo CO-
235 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR MIDDLE, SQUIRREL CREEK AND NORTH ST
CHARLES RIVER THROUGH BEULAH...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR EASTERN CUSTER AND
SOUTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES...

At 235 PM MDT, Emergency management reported flash flooding over the
Aspen Acres Burn Scar. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Flash flooding is already occurring. Excessive rainfall over the burn
scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock,
mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Middle, Squirrel Creek and North St
  Charles River through Beulah. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
  SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
         flooding in and around the Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! IMMEDIATE EVACUATION along waterways and flood
         prone areas in and around the Aspen Acres Burn Scar.  Climb
         to higher ground if flood water threatens!

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Beulah.

This includes the following high risk locations...
Roads and residents along the Middle, Squirrel and North Creek as
well as the North St Charles River in the Beulah area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Aspen Acres Burn Scar. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3808 10509 3804 10510 3803 10511 3801 10506
      3801 10501 3802 10496 3804 10490 3805 10484
      3809 10487 3811 10497

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$
444 
WGUS75 KPUB 162200
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
400 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COC027-101-162245-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260816T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer CO-Pueblo CO-
400 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR MIDDLE, SQUIRREL CREEK AND NORTH ST
CHARLES RIVER THROUGH BEULAH...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM MDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR EASTERN CUSTER AND
SOUTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES...

At 400 PM MDT, Emergency response officials reported flood waters
have receded in the Beulah area but flooding continues along the
lower reaches of the North St Charles River downstream of the Aspen
Acres Burn Scar. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris
flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other
loose materials.

  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Middle, Squirrel Creek and North St
  Charles River through Beulah. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
  SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash
         flooding in and around the Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Stay away from fast flowing water downstream of
         the Aspen Acres Burn Scar.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  North St Charles River downstream of Beulah.

This includes the following high risk locations...
Road crossings in and near the North St Charles River.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the Aspen Acres Burn Scar. 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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3808 10509 3804 10510 3803 10511 3801 10506
      3801 10501 3802 10496 3804 10490 3805 10484
      3809 10487 3811 10497

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

KT
937 
WGUS75 KPUB 162215 RRA
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
415 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COC027-101-162225-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FF.W.0060.000000T0000Z-260816T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Custer CO-Pueblo CO-
415 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR IS CANCELLED FOR
EASTERN CUSTER AND SOUTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 800 PM MDT for a portion
of southeast Colorado.

&&

LAT...LON 3808 10509 3804 10510 3803 10511 3801 10506
      3801 10501 3802 10496 3804 10490 3805 10484
      3809 10487 3811 10497

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Pueblo, CO wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Aug 16, 12:41 PM MDT, 1 hour 8 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Showers and storms continue this evening, some strong to severe. Strong winds, hail, and heavy rain/flash flooding on the table.
  • Afternoon storms are expected again on Monday, mostly over the eastern mountains and Raton Mesa.
  • A bit drier through the rest of the week, though some scattered storms will still be possible each afternoon starting Weds.
  • Warmer temps return this week and into the weekend. Eastern plains may hit triple digits this weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 16, 12:41 PM MDT, 1 hour 8 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1241 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Showers and storms continue this evening, some strong to severe.
Strong winds, hail, and heavy rain/flash flooding on the table.

- Afternoon storms are expected again on Monday, mostly over the
eastern mountains and Raton Mesa.

- A bit drier through the rest of the week, though some scattered
storms will still be possible each afternoon starting Weds.

- Warmer temps return this week and into the weekend. Eastern
  plains may hit triple digits this weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 1240 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

Rest of Today and Tonight...

With the monsoon plume funneling right into our area, thunderstorm
activity is expected to move across our area through the rest of the
afternoon and into this evening. Strong to severe storms are still
anticipated, with current analysis showing 1000 J/kg of CAPE along I-
25, increasing to 2000+ further east. Additionally, the eastern half
of our CWA shows 30 knots or so of effective bulk shear. Dewpoints
remain in the 50s over most of these areas as well, close to 60 in
places.

Storms will continue to initiate over our eastern mountains, pushing
over the plains within the next few hours and intensifying. Main
storm hazards remain on track from previous forecasts, with outflow
winds 60-70 mph, hail up to 1.5 inches, heavy rain and flash
flooding. Flood Watch for Aspen Acres remains in effect thru 8pm.

Storms will move off to the east later tonight, with mild
temperatures and lingering low-level moisture setting things up for
tomorrow.

Monday...

The upper ridge will build back in over our area on Monday, kicking
the monsoon plume to our west and giving us a slightly drier day.
However, some lingering low-level moisture should coincide with a
weak passing shortwave aloft, allowing for some afternoon
thunderstorm formation, though noticeably less than today. The
majority of convection will form over our southeast mountains,
spreading close to the Raton Mesa and far southern plains later in
the day, while a few isolated to scattered storms will be possible
over the San Juans and the Pikes Peak Region. Storms along the
terrain will be on the weaker side, with outflow to 50 mph and hail
up to half an inch or so. If storms manage to persist long enough to
move onto the eastern plains, they will encounter moist,
southeasterly surface winds and better forcing thanks to the passing
shortwave. Some stronger to severe storms (60 mph winds, 1 inch
hail) will be possible late afternoon into early evening.
Additionally, any storm will be capable of producing heavy rainfall,
so flash flooding will still be a concern over burn scars, though
again coverage and confidence are both lower for Monday than today.
Finally, highs will be a few degrees warmer across the region, with
mid-80s to low-90s.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1240 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

Long-range forecast remains on track, with the upper high expected
to build back in over the Four Corners Region. This will amplify the
upper ridge, leading to drier conditions across the area through
most of the week. After much drier conditions on Tuesday, lingering
low to mid-level moisture will allow for more scattered thunderstorm
activity each day. Storms will first form over the mountains, with a
passing front on Wednesday bringing precipitation back to the plains
as well. Meanwhile, high temps will increase across the board, with
high-80s over the valleys and high-90s over the eastern plains, with
a low but non-zero chance for some more triple digits heading into
this weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1119 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

VFR conditions are mostly expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through
24 hours.

Scattered showers and storms will move past KCOS and KPUB between 20-
03Z, with expected outflow winds over 40 knots. Chances for direct
impact at KPUB remains low, so left as PROB30. Confidence in precip
at KCOS has increased, so added a TEMPO group there, followed by a
PROB30 this evening for when coverage becomes more sparse.

Currently, no precip or storm-related impacts at KALS this period,
with winds mainly retaining a southerly component. Mid-level clouds
will linger across the area as well.

&&

.PUB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flash Flood Watch until 8 PM MDT this evening for COZ079-080-
086.

&&

SHORT TERM...GARBEROGLIO
LONG TERM...GARBEROGLIO
AVIATION...GARBEROGLIO
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 16, 11:21 AM MDT, 2 hours 28 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1121 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-171730-
Western Mosquito Range/East Lake County Above 11000 Feet-
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Feet-
Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet-
Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet-
Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet-
Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
Saguache County East of Continental Divide Below 10000 Feet-
La Garita Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Upper Rio Grande Valley/Eastern San Juan Mountains Below
10000 Feet-Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Del Norte Vicinity/Northern San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Alamosa  Vicinity/Central San Luis Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Southern San Luis Valley-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 8500 And 11000 Feet-
Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Feet-
Southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Feet-
Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet-
Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountain Valley Below 8500 Feet-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet-
Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet-
Teller County/Rampart Range Above 7500 Feet/Pikes Peak Between
7500 And 11000 Feet-Pikes Peak Above 11000 Feet-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below
7500 Feet-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range
Below 7400 Feet-Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Feet-
Crowley County-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County-
Eastern Las Animas County-Western Kiowa County-
Eastern Kiowa County-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County-Springfield Vicinity/Baca County-
1121 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Widespread showers and thunderstorms will develop by early afternoon
across the higher terrain, and spread east into the Plains during
the afternoon and evening. Storms will be capable of producing heavy
rainfall and lightning, and as they move into the lower elevations,
a few could become strong to severe with hail to 1.5 inches in
diameter and wind gusts 60 to 70 mph. A Flash Flood Watch is in
effect for the Aspen Acres burn scar for this afternoon and evening.
Showers and thunderstorms could redevelop during the evening hours
along the Highway 50 corridor, but should remain sub severe.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Another round of widespread showers and thunderstorms is forecast
for Monday. Heavy rainfall, hail to half inch in diameter and wind
gusts to 50 mph may accompany stronger storms. Flash flooding could
be possible on areas burn scars if a storm moves over one.

Drier air and high pressure will return to the area beginning
Tuesday and prevail into next weekend. Shower and thunderstorm
activity will diminish to more isolated to scattered in nature, and
temperatures will warm. A cold front may lead to slightly more
thunderstorm coverage on Wednesday, but overall, conditions will be
drier.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.

GARBEROGLIO/88

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 16, 12:34 PM MDT, 1 hour 15 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1234 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COZ081-082-085-161900-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-Pikes Peak above 11000 Ft CO-
Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And
11000 Ft CO-
1234 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL TELLER AND WEST CENTRAL
EL PASO COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM MDT...

At 1233 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pikes Peak, or 16 miles west of Colorado Springs, moving east at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Western Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Green Mountain Falls,
Pikes Peak, Crystola, Chipita Park, and Cascade.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3877 10517 3889 10520 3900 10494 3880 10485
TIME...MOT...LOC 1833Z 248DEG 16KT 3883 10513

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

KT
Special weather statement, Aug 16, 12:57 PM MDT, 52 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1257 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COZ074-088-161930-
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
1257 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
THROUGH 130 PM MDT...

At 1257 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Gulnare, or 20 miles northwest of Trinidad, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Gulnare and Boncarbo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3726 10494 3738 10490 3738 10456 3715 10462
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 286DEG 12KT 3730 10483

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

KT
Special weather statement, Aug 16, 1:11 PM MDT, 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
111 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COZ079-080-083-086-161945-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-
Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000Ft CO-
Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County CO-
Wet Mountains above 10000 Ft CO-
111 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN FREMONT...EAST
CENTRAL CUSTER AND WEST CENTRAL PUEBLO COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM MDT...

At 111 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles north of Greenhorn Mountain, or 27 miles southwest of Pueblo,
moving northeast at 10 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Beulah and San Isabel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3796 10510 3810 10519 3827 10494 3801 10477
TIME...MOT...LOC 1911Z 239DEG 8KT 3807 10505

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Simcoe
Special weather statement, Aug 16, 1:12 PM MDT, 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
112 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COZ074-088-161945-
Southern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Between 7500 and 11000 Ft CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
112 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY
THROUGH 145 PM MDT...

At 112 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Segundo, or 18 miles southwest of Trinidad, moving
northeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Segundo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 3720 10481 3709 10452 3699 10465 3699 10491
TIME...MOT...LOC 1912Z 211DEG 5KT 3701 10477

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Simcoe
Special weather statement, Aug 16, 1:14 PM MDT, 35 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
114 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COZ084-085-161945-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
Northern El Paso County/Monument Ridge/Rampart Range Below 7500 Ft
CO-
114 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY
THROUGH 145 PM MDT...

At 114 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rush, or 39 miles northeast of Pueblo Airport. This thunderstorm was
nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Rush.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3893 10411 3889 10405 3869 10405 3868 10408
      3877 10421
TIME...MOT...LOC 1914Z 223DEG 1KT 3876 10409

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Simcoe
Special weather statement, Aug 16, 1:32 PM MDT, 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
132 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

COZ081-085-162000-
Colorado Springs Vicinity/Southern El Paso County/Rampart Range Below
7400 Ft CO-
Teller County/Rampart Range above 7500fT/Pike's Peak Between 7500 And
11000 Ft CO-
132 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN TELLER AND SOUTHWESTERN
EL PASO COUNTIES THROUGH 200 PM MDT...

At 132 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Stratmoor, or near Colorado Springs. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Southwestern Colorado Springs, Fort Carson, Stratmoor, Security, and
Security-Widefield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3871 10495 3878 10495 3884 10477 3875 10474
      3865 10478
TIME...MOT...LOC 1932Z 266DEG 3KT 3875 10487

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Simcoe

The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 15, 6:04 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca, Prowers41 min
Aug 15, 6:06 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca39 min
Aug 15, 6:21 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca, Prowers24 min
Aug 15, 6:31 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca29 min
Aug 15, 6:38 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBaca, Prowers52 min
Aug 15, 7:47 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBKiowa28 min
Aug 15, 8:01 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBKiowa29 min
Aug 15, 9:00 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCheyenne30 min
Aug 16, 12:34 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBTeller26 min
Aug 16, 12:57 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano33 min
Aug 16, 1:11 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCuster34 min
Aug 16, 1:12 PM MDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatPUBCuster, Pueblo3 hr
Aug 16, 1:14 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso31 min
Aug 16, 1:28 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCuster, Pueblo47 min
Aug 16, 1:32 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso28 min
Aug 16, 1:34 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas29 min
Aug 16, 1:40 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso, Teller50 min
Aug 16, 2:04 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso26 min
Aug 16, 2:05 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBPueblo25 min
Aug 16, 2:17 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso43 min
Aug 16, 2:29 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBHuerfano31 min
Aug 16, 2:31 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas29 min
Aug 16, 2:33 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBCrowley27 min
Aug 16, 2:35 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso25 min
Aug 16, 2:39 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso51 min
Aug 16, 2:43 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningPUBEl Paso2 hr
Aug 16, 2:49 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso41 min
Aug 16, 2:50 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas40 min
Aug 16, 3:00 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso30 min
Aug 16, 3:25 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso50 min
Aug 16, 3:38 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso37 min
Aug 16, 3:42 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso, Pueblo48 min
Aug 16, 4:11 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBCrowley, El Paso, Pueblo49 min
Aug 16, 4:22 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBTeller23 min
Aug 16, 4:44 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBTeller31 min
Aug 16, 5:01 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBTeller44 min
Aug 16, 5:26 PM MDTFlash Flood WarningPUBTeller3 hr
Aug 16, 5:29 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Crowley, Kiowa46 min
Aug 16, 5:42 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBTeller33 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.