Flash Flood Warning issued August 17 at 12:42AM MDT until August 17 at 3:45AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

FFWPUB

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
The 24 Burn Scar in…
East Central Fremont County in central Colorado…
Southwestern El Paso County in east central Colorado…
Northwestern Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado…

* Until 345 AM MDT.

* At 1242 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain over the 24 Burn Scar. Between 1 and 3 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…
Areas along Highway 115 in rural areas of East Central Fremont,
Southwestern El Paso and Northwestern Pueblo Counties.
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.