Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central Huerfano County, CO
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NWS Pueblo has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Huerfano County until 9:30 PM MDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Huerfano County, Colorado
- Issued
- August 27, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pueblo CO
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Pueblo CO. Effective from August 26 at 6:35 PM MDT until August 26 at 9:30 PM MDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Central Huerfano County in southeastern Colorado. Mainly rural areas.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
Alert effective August 26, 2026 at 6:35 PM MDT. Expires August 26, 2026 at 9:30 PM MDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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