Flash Flood Warning — El Paso County, Colorado
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 2:43PM MDT until August 16 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
FFWPUB The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern El Paso County in east central Colorado... * Until 545 PM MDT. * At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Fountain, Fort Carson, Stratmoor and Security-Widefield.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Pueblo CO
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for El Paso County, Colorado?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for El Paso County?
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