More Flooding Possible As Storms Move Through Southern Colorado Tuesday

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By Jake Brownell
· Jul. 24, 2018, 4:15 pm
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Flood safety tips from the National Weather Service

--- Updated 6:20 p.m. --- 

Flash flood warnings have been issued for Cripple Creek, Midland, and La Veta.

--- Updated 5:36 p.m. ---

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the area near the Hayden Pass Fire burn scar, effetive until 7:15 p.m.

--- Updated 5:13 p.m. ---

Previously issued flash flood warnings for parts of El Paso and Teller Counties -- including Manitou Springs, Woodland Park, Black Forest, and other communities -- have been cancelled. However, a new flash flood warning has been issued for the area near the High Chateau Burn Scar in Teller County.

--- Updated 4:55 p.m. ---

Flash flood warnings have been cancelled for El Paso and Teller Counties, but they remain in effect for Fremont and Huerfano counties until 5:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., respectively.

--- Original post, 4:15 p.m. ---

Severe thunderstorms are expected for the second day in a row in parts of Southern Colorado, and several communities could see more flooding Tuesday afternoon. 

The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for the following areas, until effective until the times listed:

Woodland Park, Manitou Springs, Green Mountain Falls - Until 6:45 p.m.

Black Forest and Peyton - Until 6:00 p.m.

Fremont County - Until 5:30 p.m.

Huerfano County - Until 5:15 p.m.

More information on severe weather warnings can be found at the National Weather Service website. 

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