Flash Flood Watch
Coverage of Flash Flood Watch in the Nexus archive.
- Thunderstorms bring beneficial rainfall but new concerns Wednesday in Colorado
Thunderstorms in southern Colorado today bring heavy rainfall beneficial for firefighting but pose flash flooding risks in burn scar areas, particularly under a Flash Flood Watch for the Aspen Acres fire. Cooler temperatures and increased storm activity are expected, with varying forecasts across regions including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and mountain zones.
- Wednesday brings flash flood and debris flow risk to Aspen Acres Fire
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Aspen Acres Fire area from noon to 8 pm Wednesday due to high risk of flash flooding and debris flow from rainfall. An Air Quality Alert remains active until 9 am Wednesday due to wildfire smoke, with partly cloudy and mild overnight conditions. Showers and thunderstorms are expected in multiple regions, including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Canon City, with varying temperature ranges.