Flash Flood Watch Extended Through Monday Evening for Wet Mountains and Pueblo Vicinity
The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood watch for the Aspen Acres burn scar area, now in effect until 9 p.m. Monday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 23, 2026, 1:36 p.m. ET
Earlier reports
Aug 23, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ET
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Aspen Acres Burn Scar in Pueblo County
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Aspen Acres burn scar, effective from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. MDT on Monday, August 24, 2026. The watch will lift at 9:00 p.m. MDT. It covers the Wet Mountains between 6,300 and 10,000 feet, the Wet Mountains above 10,000 feet, and the Pueblo vicinity/Pueblo County below 6,300 feet, including the cities of Pueblo and Rye.
Heavy rainfall over the burn scar is expected during the watch period, which could trigger flash flooding, street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow and stay updated with information from local authorities.
The watch was issued at 11:30 a.m. MDT on Sunday, August 23. The National Weather Service advises monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Aug 23, 2026, 1:39 p.m. ET
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Aspen Acres Burn Scar in Pueblo County
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Aspen Acres burn scar, effective from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. MDT on Monday, August 24, 2026. The watch covers the Wet Mountains between 6,300 and 10,000 feet, the Wet Mountains above 10,000 feet, and the Pueblo vicinity below 6,300 feet, including Pueblo and Rye.
Heavy rainfall over the burn scar is expected during the watch period, which could trigger flash flooding, street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow and stay updated with information from local authorities.
The Weather Service advises monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action if Flash Flood Warnings are issued.
Aug 23, 2026, 1:36 p.m. ETFirst report
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Aspen Acres Burn Scar in Pueblo County
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Aspen Acres burn scar and surrounding areas, effective from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. MDT on Monday, August 24, 2026. The watch expires at 9 p.m. MDT on Monday. The watch covers the Wet Mountains between 6,300 and 10,000 feet, the Wet Mountains above 10,000 feet, and Pueblo vicinity/Pueblo County below 6,300 feet, including the cities of Pueblo and Rye.
Heavy rainfall over the burn scar is expected during the watch period, which could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. Residents near the Aspen Acres burn scar should prepare for potential debris flow and stay updated with information from local authorities.
The watch was issued at 11:30 a.m. MDT on Sunday, August 23. Officials advise monitoring later forecasts and being prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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