Flash Flood in El Paso County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 16, 2025 · El Paso County, Colorado

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Standing and flowing water at the RV Park and nearby roads, Oak Place and Manitou Avenue. Flash flood alert sirens and preemptive evacuations were made for local gov't facilities and RV campground along Fountain Creek. Quick rises were observed along Fountain and Ruxton Creeks, but streams remained within their banks.

The wider storm

Heavy rainfall of 1.5-2.5 inches in 30 min. led to flash flooding in Manitou Springs. Excess runoff and minor inundation of roadways occurred for most areas.

Began near Manitou Spgs (38.8000, -104.9500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1273393. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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