Flash Flood Watch
Coverage of Flash Flood Watch in the Nexus archive.
- Aspen Acres Fire burn scar under Flash Flood Watch Friday
The Aspen Acres Fire in Southern Colorado has burned 101,961 acres and is 67% contained with 625 personnel involved. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the area.
- A Flash Flood Watch returns to the Aspen Acres burn scar on Friday
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for the Aspen Acres burn scar from noon to 11 pm due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The threat includes debris flows and creek flooding, with the highest risk between mid-afternoon and early evening in areas like Beulah, San Isabel, and Highways 165 and 78.
- Aspen Acres Fire under another flash flood watch on Friday
A flash flood watch is in effect for the Aspen Acres Burn Zone from noon to 9 pm Friday due to thunderstorms. Cold front-driven winds and isolated rain showers are expected overnight, with widespread thunderstorms likely in the afternoon and evening across Colorado regions including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the mountains.
- Flood watch Wednesday for the southern I-25 corridor
A Flood Watch is in effect for the southern I-25 corridor and eastern plains of Colorado from 12-9 PM, with a Flash Flood Watch for the Aspen Acres burn scar due to heavy thunderstorms and saturated ground. Flooding risks remain high, particularly in burn scar areas where debris flows are possible, though severe weather threats are lower than the previous day.
- Flooding remains a risk on Wednesday following a flash flood emergency at the Aspen Acres Fire Tuesday
Flooding remains a risk in the Aspen Acres Fire zone on Wednesday following a flash flood emergency on Tuesday. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect for the burn zone from noon until 9 pm, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected across multiple regions in southern Colorado.
- Severe threats remain Tuesday evening, and return to Colorado on Wednesday
Severe thunderstorms and flooding threats persist in Colorado Tuesday evening, with watches remaining until 8 pm and midnight for different regions. Wednesday will bring afternoon thunderstorms to the Denver metro and I-25 corridor, capable of heavy rain, flooding, and hail, followed by rising temperatures through the weekend.
- Monsoon-fueled showers and thunderstorms increase across Colorado Wednesday
Monsoon-fueled showers and thunderstorms are increasing across Colorado, ending a dry July with flash flood threats in western areas. High temperatures in the 90s and 100s persist, with varying precipitation chances across regions including Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the mountains.
- Officials warn of flood risk as multiple rounds of storms descend on NYC
Officials warn of flood risk as multiple storms bring heavy downpours to NYC. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for the five boroughs and surrounding areas until Tuesday night, with 3-4 inches of rain possible in some regions.
- Flooding is becoming more frequent. Here’s how New Yorkers should prepare
Flooding is occurring more frequently, and New Yorkers are advised to prepare by signing up for emergency notifications. A flash flood watch was in effect as people navigated rain along 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
- Flood danger grows around Aspen Acres burn scar
Residents affected by the Aspen Acres Fire now face increased flood risks as monsoon season approaches, with many lacking flood insurance. A flash flood watch is in effect for the burn scar area for most of next week, raising concerns about potential property damage for uncovered homes.
- Austin weather: Flash Flood Watch in effect for most of the week
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Central Texas through Thursday night, disrupting the typical summertime weather pattern in the Austin area.
- 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.