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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
326 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

COC041-162330-
/O.CON.KPUB.FF.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250716T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
El Paso CO-
326 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM MDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR WEST CENTRAL EL PASO COUNTY...

At 326 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. 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.

SOURCE...Radar.

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...
  Western Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a life threatening situation. Heavy rainfall will cause
extensive and severe flash flooding of creeks...streams...and
ditches. 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.

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3880 10495 3886 10499 3890 10491 3886 10486

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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