Headline:
Flash Flood Watch issued August 31 at 1:49PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flash Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 31, 2026 - 12:49pm
Expires:
August 31, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall
continue to be possible over the Willow burn scar.
* WHERE...A portion of central Colorado, including the following
areas, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Central Lake
County Below 11000 Feet and Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and
11000 Feet.
* WHEN...Until midnight MDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Willow burn scar will be possible
up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Willow
burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay
up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall
could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, and debris flows
in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and
debris flows.
- Some locations that may experience flash flooding include...
Locations in and near the Willow Burn Scar, and the Chalk Cliffs.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Leadville Vicinity/Lake County Below 11000 Ft; Eastern Sawatch Mountains above 11000 Ft; Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Ft
Forcast Office:
NWS Pueblo CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov