Flash Flood Warning for East Central Fremont County, CO
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NWS Pueblo has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Fremont County in central Colorado until 5:30 AM MDT on August 17.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Fremont County, Colorado
- Issued
- August 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Pueblo CO. The alert is effective from August 17 at 2:33 AM MDT until August 17 at 5:30 AM MDT.
Affected Areas
East Central Fremont County in central Colorado, including Highway 115 north of Penrose. Streams and drainages include Beaver Creek, Eightmile Creek, Bear Creek and Brush Hollow Creek.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of up to 0.5 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 2:33 AM MDT to 5:30 AM MDT on August 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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