Flash Flood Warning 80, NWS Pueblo, CO

845 
WGUS75 KPUB 260421 RRA
FFSPUB

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1021 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

COC099-260431-
/O.CAN.KPUB.FF.W.0080.000000T0000Z-260826T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Prowers CO-
1021 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN PROWERS
COUNTY...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3782 10204 3781 10205 3781 10211 3780 10211
      3780 10215 3779 10216 3779 10219 3780 10222
      3781 10230 3783 10239 3783 10245 3821 10246
      3822 10245 3822 10244 3823 10244 3823 10217
      3824 10216 3824 10208 3823 10207 3823 10204

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
530 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Diurnal showers and storms will persist across the region, with
  flash flooding concerns continuing for the Aspen Acres burn scar.

- Severe storms remain possible this afternoon across the southeast
  plains, with a westward expansion of severe storm threat towards the
  eastern mountains on Wednesday.

- Shower and thunderstorm chances persist on Thursday with gradual
  downturn in available moisture Friday and Saturday.

- Another slow increase in storm activity for Sunday into early
  next week.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 219 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

Current water vapor imagery and upper air analysis has modest
westerly flow aloft across the region with the center of a large
upper high in place across central New Mexico. Water vapor imagery
also indicates a weak embedded wave translating through the westerly
flow across the northern Rockies, with GOES Blended Total Water
Vapor imagery indicating PWATS running from 100 to 130 percent of
normal from west to east across the region at this time. Regional
radars have scattered showers and thunderstorms across the higher
terrain, with a few storms pushing across the immediate adjacent
plains at this time.

Latest model data continues to support storms developing over the
higher terrain and pushing east across the plains, where dew pts in
the 50s to lower 60s and just enough shear support the threat of a
few severe storms producing strong winds to around 60 mph and hail
to near an inch in diameter. With the continued available moisture,
stronger storms will also be capable of producing heavy rain,
leading to the potential for flash flooding, especially for storms
developing and moving across the Aspen Acres burn area. Storms to
diminish from west to east through the evening, with the passing
northern Rockies wave sending a weak backdoor front across the plains,
which could keep convection ongoing across the far southeast plains
through the overnight hours.

An uptick in severe storm coverage is expected on Wednesday, with
enhanced upslope and low level moisture behind the passing backdoor
front, combined with more west to northwest flow aloft expected as
upper high continues to lift north and east into the Four Corners
region through the day. Model data continues to support PWATs
increasing between 120 and 150 percent of normal, combined with
another weak embedded short wave, to produce scattered to numerous
showers and storms over the higher terrain through the late morning
and afternoon, with storms intensifying as they push into the I-25
Corridor and southeast plains through the afternoon and evening
hours. Heavy rain, strong winds in excess of 60 mph and hail of
1 to 2 inches in diameter will be possible across the plains on
Wednesday. This, along with the threat of training storms across
the eastern mountains has prompted the issuance of another Flash
Flood Watch for the Aspen Acres from noon through 9 pm.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 219 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

For Thursday and Friday, the upper ridge remains progged to drift
north and west keeping modest north to northwest flow in place
across the Central Rockies. This will tend to slowly diminish
available moisture and keep most of afternoon and evening storms
tied closer to the higher terrain. By Saturday into Sunday, flow
aloft slowly becomes more west to southwest, as broad upper
troughing across the West Coast pushes the upper high back south
and east into the Southern Rockies. This will bring another slow
uptick in available moisture and storm coverage, especially for the
higher terrain along and west of the ContDvd. West to southwest flow
aloft remains progged across the region through the middle of next
week, keeping chances of the showers and storms across the region,
with the best coverage across the higher terrain.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 526 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

Some isolated -tsra at the 3 taf sites at the very beginning of
this time period (especially KPUB) then VFR through the rest of
the period. Will likely see more thunder later tomorrow
afternoon at each of the taf sites. The rain may be heavier
tomorrow and we may see stronger winds and possible hail.

&&

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

&&

SHORT TERM...MW
LONG TERM...MW
AVIATION...HODANISH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
1050 AM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

COZ058>089-093>099-261700-
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-
1050 AM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop over the
higher terrain this afternoon, with activity spreading across
lower elevations and the plains from mid-afternoon into the
evening. The main hazard from storms today will be locally heavy
rainfall and flash flooding, with areas over and near the Aspen
Acres burn scar continuing to be susceptible to flooding and
debris flows. Many storms today and this evening may also produce
gusty winds of 50 to 60 mph, frequent cloud to ground lightning
and small hail. One or two storms over the far eastern plains near
the Kansas border could become severe late this afternoon and
evening, with wind gusts over 60 mph and quarter sized hail.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Showers and thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening
through the end of the week, with the greatest coverage of storms
on Wednesday and Thursday. Locally heavy rainfall will again be
the main hazard from storms through the period, with a flash flood
risk continuing for the Aspen Acres burn scar into at least
Thursday. There will also be a threat of severe storms on the
plains Wednesday afternoon and evening, with gusty winds over 60
mph the main storm threat.

Slightly drier air will spread across the area over the weekend,
which should decrease but won't completely end storm chances
across southern Colorado. The best chance of storms over the
weekend will be across the mountains each afternoon and evening.
with the least chance for storms over the far southeast plains.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

23/10

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
524 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

COZ086>088-093-260000-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-
Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Ft CO-
La Junta Vicinity/Otero County CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
524 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL OTERO...NORTHEASTERN
HUERFANO...NORTHWESTERN LAS ANIMAS AND SOUTHEASTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES
THROUGH 600 PM MDT...

At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 12 miles south of Avondale to 20 miles
southwest of Fowler to 21 miles northwest of Delhi to 24 miles
northeast of Walsenburg. Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.

These storms will remain over mainly rural areas of west central
Otero, northeastern Huerfano, northwestern Las Animas and
southeastern Pueblo Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3807 10400 3788 10394 3783 10396 3772 10413
      3779 10445 3787 10446 3796 10451 3804 10457
      3810 10440
TIME...MOT...LOC 2324Z 275DEG 27KT 3804 10433 3791 10427 3785 10429
3781 10439

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Simcoe

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
617 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

COZ086-088-089-093-094-260045-
Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet CO-Crowley County CO-
Eastern Las Animas County CO-La Junta Vicinity/Otero County CO-
Trinidad Vicinity/Western Las Animas County Below 7500 Ft CO-
617 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN OTERO...SOUTH
CENTRAL CROWLEY...NORTH CENTRAL LAS ANIMAS AND SOUTHEASTERN PUEBLO
COUNTIES THROUGH 645 PM MDT...

At 617 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles south of Fowler to 10 miles west of
Timpas to near Delhi. Movement was east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Rocky Ford, Manzanola, Delhi, and Timpas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

These storms 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 3814 10375 3784 10363 3753 10379 3759 10416
      3784 10422 3805 10416
TIME...MOT...LOC 0017Z 271DEG 19KT 3802 10405 3787 10395 3767 10406

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Simcoe

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
719 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

COZ095-096-260145-
Western Kiowa County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO-
719 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL KIOWA COUNTY
THROUGH 745 PM MDT...

At 719 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles north of Chivington, or 20 miles southwest of Cheyenne Wells,
moving south at 15 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.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Kiowa
County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3844 10244 3847 10274 3861 10266 3861 10246
TIME...MOT...LOC 0119Z 006DEG 12KT 3859 10259

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

Simcoe

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
733 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

COZ095>098-260200-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-Las Animas Vicinity/Bent County CO-
Western Kiowa County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO-
733 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN PROWERS...SOUTH
CENTRAL KIOWA AND NORTHEASTERN BENT COUNTIES THROUGH 800 PM MDT...

At 733 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Neegronda Reservoir, or 12 miles northwest of Lamar, moving south 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...
Wiley and Neegronda Reservoir.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3828 10285 3831 10270 3817 10258 3813 10271
      3813 10284
TIME...MOT...LOC 0133Z 342DEG 8KT 3823 10276

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

Simcoe

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
834 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

COZ095-096-260300-
Western Kiowa County CO-Eastern Kiowa County CO-
834 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL KIOWA COUNTY THROUGH 900
PM MDT...

At 834 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sweetwater Reservoir, or 23 miles north of Lamar. This thunderstorm
was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Eads, Neeoshe Reservoir, Sweetwater Reservoir, and Queens Reservoir.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3851 10279 3844 10258 3829 10265 3836 10284
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 023DEG 4KT 3842 10273

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Hodanish

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
843 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

COZ098-260300-
Lamar Vicinity/Prowers County CO-
843 PM MDT Tue Aug 25 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN PROWERS COUNTY
THROUGH 900 PM MDT...

At 843 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bristol, or 16 miles west of Coolidge. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Granada, Hartman, and Bristol.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3819 10231 3814 10216 3798 10220 3808 10245
TIME...MOT...LOC 0243Z 023DEG 4KT 3811 10231

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

Hodanish