Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
233 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Fremont County in central Colorado...
* Until 530 AM MDT.
* At 233 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Highway 115 north of Penrose.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Beaver Creek, Eightmile Creek, Bear Creek and Brush Hollow Creek
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.
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LAT...LON 3856 10497 3856 10509 3847 10508 3843 10499
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
126 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
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El Paso CO-Fremont CO-Pueblo CO-
126 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR THE 24 BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
345 AM MDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR EAST CENTRAL FREMONT, SOUTHWESTERN
EL PASO AND NORTHWESTERN PUEBLO COUNTIES...
At 126 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain over the 24 Burn Scar. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.3 to 0.5 inches 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.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding in and around the 24 Burn Scar.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the
24 Burn Scar.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Locations along Highway 115 in rural areas of East Central Fremont,
Southwestern El Paso and Northwestern Pueblo Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and ditches
in the 24 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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LAT...LON 3845 10498 3856 10497 3856 10494 3850 10487
3844 10497
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
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Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
136 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Advisory
for the following rivers in Colorado...
Arkansas River NEAR Arkansas R near Avondale affecting Pueblo
County.
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
St. Charles River At St Charles R at Vineland affecting Pueblo
County.
For the Lower Arkansas River...including Arkansas R near Avondale...
elevated river levels are forecast.
For the Saint Charles River...including St Charles R at Vineland...
elevated river levels are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 145 PM MDT.
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136 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING TO LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff from the Aspen Acres
burn scar is expected.
* WHERE...Arkansas River near Arkansas R near Avondale.
* WHEN...From early this morning to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, The river is bankfull near Avondale.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM MDT Monday the stage was 3.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6.0 feet
this morning.
- Action stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times MDT Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
Arkansas River
Arkansas R near Avondal 7.0 3.3 Mon 1 am 3.4 2.7 2.6
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LAT...LON 3829 10441 3829 10434 3827 10425 3820 10425
3822 10434 3822 10441
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
136 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Advisory
for the following rivers in Colorado...
Arkansas River NEAR Arkansas R near Avondale affecting Pueblo
County.
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Colorado...
St. Charles River At St Charles R at Vineland affecting Pueblo
County.
For the Lower Arkansas River...including Arkansas R near Avondale...
elevated river levels are forecast.
For the Saint Charles River...including St Charles R at Vineland...
elevated river levels are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 145 PM MDT.
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136 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive runoff from the Aspen Acres
burn scar continues.
* WHERE...St. Charles River at St Charles R at Vineland.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Overbank flow occurs in low spots.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:45 AM MDT Monday the stage was 10.7 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 4.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 2.4 feet early
Saturday morning.
- Action stage is 10.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
All Times MDT Fld Observed Forecasts (12 am)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Tue Wed Thu
St. Charles River St Charles R at Vinelan 12.0 10.7 Mon 12 am
3.5 2.9 2.7
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LAT...LON 3824 10456 3826 10452 3829 10450 3823 10445
3820 10447 3818 10451
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
130 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
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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-
130 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central...east
central...south central and southeast Colorado.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight
Scattered thunderstorms with heavy rainfall, small hail and
lightning will continue early this morning across the Plains. This
activity should continue east and dissipate through daybreak.
The St. Charles River at Vineland and the Arkansas River at
Avondale are forecast to reach near action stage this morning with
rivers running near bankfull. Use extreme caution when near the
rivers.
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for
this afternoon and evening from the southern Sangre de Cristo
Mountains, east along the Raton Mesa and New Mexico border. A
couple of these storms could become strong to severe with hail
near 3/4 inch in diameter and wind gusts to 55 mph. Heavy rain
will accompany thunderstorms. An isolated thunderstorm may be
possible this afternoon north of the southern Sangre de Cristo
Range, including the Aspen Acres burn scar. Confidence in a cell
hitting the burn scar is low (less than 20 percent), if one does
so, it could lead to flash flooding.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday
Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible on Wednesday.
Storms will fire along the Eastern Mountains, and spread east
into the Plains by the afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall,
large hail and gusty winds will accompany stronger storms. Flash
flooding may be possible on area burn scars and will need to be
monitored.
Monsoonal moisture returns to the area Thursday through Sunday
with near daily afternoon showers and thunderstorm over the
Mountains, spreading into the Plains. Temperatures will also be on
the rise, with highs in the upper 90s to near 100 by the weekend.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather conditions that meet reporting criteria for spotters will
be possible over portions of the region.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Goodland KS
1216 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
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Yuma-Kit Carson-Cheyenne CO-Cheyenne KS-Rawlins-Decatur-Norton-
Sherman-Thomas-Sheridan-Graham-Wallace-Logan-Gove-Greeley-Wichita-
Dundy-Hitchcock-Red Willow-
1216 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026 /116 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026/
This hazardous weather outlook is for extreme southwest Nebraska...
northwest Kansas and east central Colorado.
.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT...
An isolated severe storms or two is possible this afternoon and
evening. Hail around an inch in diameter and wind gusts up to 60 mph
are possible.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...
Tuesday and Wednesday, the low chances for severe weather during the
afternoon and evening hours continue. Large hail and wind gusts
around 60 mph are the main threats.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service North Platte NE
1236 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
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Sheridan-Eastern Cherry-Keya Paha-Boyd-Brown-Rock-Holt-Garden-Grant-
Hooker-Thomas-Blaine-Loup-Garfield-Wheeler-Arthur-McPherson-Logan-
Custer-Deuel-Keith-Perkins-Lincoln-Chase-Hayes-Frontier-
Western Cherry-
1236 PM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026 /1136 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central Nebraska.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms are possible this
evening and tonight, primarily across portions of north central
Nebraska. A few storms could be strong to severe, with a threat for
damaging winds, hail, and locally heavy rainfall.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Thunderstorms chances continue into midweek across western and north
central Nebraska. Locally heavy rainfall will remain a possibility
each day. Storms could also be strong to severe as well, with large
hail and damaging winds as the primary threats.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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