Flood warnings continue along the Arkansas river as storm chances return to the forecast
There are Flood Warnings in effect for the Arkansas River near Caon City, Avondale, Fowler, Nepesta and La Junta.
Strong thunderstorms Monday evening brought flooding rains, hail and lots of lightning.
A new daily rain record was set in Colorado Springs. 3.16″ of rain was recorded at the airport Monday. The old record for June 15 was 2.27″ set in 1914.
One driver had to be rescued from flooding in the area of Tia Juana St. and Platte Ave., near Fargo’s Pizza.
Another person had to be rescued from a flooded vehicle off of Highway 115 and Star Ranch Road in southwestern Colorado Springs. Police said the person was taken to the hospital.
The fire department also reported water rescues at the intersection of Highway 85/87 and Bob Johnson Road and on Executive Circle, which is near I-25 and S. Circle Dr.
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Chief Meteorologist Rachael Plath says the best advice is to follow the saying “turn around, don’t drown.” That means that if you come upon a flooded road, your safest bet is to turn around instead of driving through it. It only takes a few inches of water to cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles.
Flood damage wasn’t limited to the city limits. Washouts were reported on Sanborn Road in eastern El Paso County and on McKay Road west of Colorado Springs.
Flood damage was also reported on Widefield Drive and Norman Drive in Security-Widefield.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department said it responded to several lightning strike reports, including one that started a fire.
Colorado Springs Utilities reported scattered power outages Monday night, with several hundred customers affected in small pockets around town. Dark intersections should always be treated as four-way stops.
