# HEADLINE
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FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE ASPEN ACRES BURN SCAR IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the Aspen Acres burn scar.
WHERE
A portion of southeast Colorado, including the following areas, Pueblo County in the vicinity of the Aspen Acres burn scar, and the Wet Mountains Above 6300 Feet.
WHEN
From noon MDT today through this evening.
IMPACTS
Heavy rainfall over the Aspen Acres burn scar is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.
- SOME LOCATIONS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE FLASH FLOODING INCLUDE
- Beulah, San Isabel, Greenhorn Mountain, Rye, Colorado City and Rosita.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM MDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
HEADER
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Pueblo Vicinity/Pueblo County Below 6300 Feet, Wet Mountains Above 10000 Feet, Wet Mountains between 6300 and 10000 Feet
Including the cities of Rye and Pueblo
