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Larimer County<\/strong>, in Northern Colorado<\/strong>, is facing a serious weather emergency<\/strong> this Thursday afternoon<\/strong>, as the National Weather Service in Denver<\/strong> issued a flash flood warning<\/strong> at 1:23 p.m. MDT<\/strong>. The alert is in effect through 4:30 p.m.<\/strong>, with intense thunderstorms<\/strong> triggering heavy downpours<\/strong> across parts of the Cameron Peak Burn Scar<\/strong>, particularly within the Miller Fork Basin<\/strong> and Buckhorn Creek Basin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to the NWS<\/strong>, this is a life-threatening situation<\/strong>. Rapid flooding<\/strong> of creeks<\/strong>, streams<\/strong>, and ditches<\/strong> is already occurring or expected imminently. The steep terrain, weakened by wildfire scars, heightens the risk of debris flows<\/strong>, which may carry rocks<\/strong>, mud<\/strong>, vegetation<\/strong>, and unsecured materials<\/strong>. In some zones, driveways and roads<\/strong> could be completely washed away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n By 2:30 p.m.<\/strong>, updated Doppler radar imagery<\/strong> showed that the region had already received up to 1.5 inches (38 mm)<\/strong> of rain. The localized, torrential storms<\/strong> are capable of pushing even more water downhill quickly, leading to sudden surges<\/strong> that pose severe hazards to nearby communities, including Glen Haven<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The warning specifically affects areas in and around<\/strong> the Cameron Peak burn scar<\/strong>, which remains highly vulnerable<\/strong> following past wildfires. The thunderstorm-driven flooding<\/strong> could cause mudslides<\/strong> and washed-out routes<\/strong>, especially across unpaved or compromised roads.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A flash flood<\/strong> differs from regular flooding in how fast it develops. These violent surges<\/strong> can form within minutes<\/strong> of heavy rainfall and may affect locations even if they\u2019re not currently experiencing precipitation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It\u2019s important to understand the distinction between a flash flood watch<\/strong> and a flash flood warning<\/strong>. A watch<\/strong> signals that flooding might<\/em> happen \u2014 a warning<\/strong> means it is happening<\/em> or about to, and you must act immediately<\/strong>. The NWS<\/strong> strongly emphasizes moving to higher ground<\/strong> without delay if you’re in a flood-prone area.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In today\u2019s case, conditions are rapidly shifting, and the terrain shaped by the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire<\/strong> is acting as a dangerous funnel for runoff. Flash floods<\/strong> in these scars can trigger fast-moving and dense debris flows, especially on or near hillsides, creeks, and small tributaries. Residents near Buckhorn Creek<\/strong> and Miller Fork<\/strong> should stay extremely vigilant.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The situation continues to evolve with the potential for additional storms<\/strong> this evening, particularly in the north-central Colorado highlands<\/strong>. Weather radar and alerts should be monitored closely by anyone near the affected regions, especially those traveling through Larimer County<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Larimer County, in Northern Colorado, is facing a serious weather emergency this Thursday afternoon, as the National Weather Service in Denver issued a flash flood warning at 1:23 p.m. MDT. The alert is in effect through 4:30 p.m., with intense thunderstorms triggering heavy downpours across parts of the Cameron Peak Burn Scar, particularly within the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":6438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6437","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n