Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 22 at 6:53AM MDT until July 22 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 5:53am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Excessive
runoff and debris flow will be possible over the Willow Burn scar,
as well as areas surrounding the Chalk Cliffs.
* WHERE...A portion of central Colorado, including the following
areas, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Lake County
Below 11000 Feet, and Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000
Feet.
* WHEN...From noon MDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday
afternoon and evening, with heavy rainfall posing a flash
flooding risk over susceptible areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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
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