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Flash Flood Warning issued August 31 at 5:03PM MDT until August 31

Affecting Las Animas, CO; Otero, CO

In effect until: Sep 1, 2026, 2:00 AM

Las Animas, CO; Otero, CO

Likely impact across 2 counties in CO; effects through 2:00 AM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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FFWPUB

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Las Animas County in southeastern Colorado...
Southeastern Otero County in southeastern Colorado...

* Until 800 PM MDT.

* At 503 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible
in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Higbee.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™