Flash Flood Warning issued for East Troublesome Fire burn scar
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of Grand County, including the East Troublesome Fire burn scar. The National Weather Service issued the warning that will be in effect until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday due to heavier rain over the burn area.
The East Troublesome Fire scorched 193,812 acres in 2020. Its origination point was in the Arapaho National Forest and it was determined to be human-caused.
#EastTroublesomeFire #GrandCounty #COwx #COFlood @GrandCountyOEM @grandcountygov https://t.co/26CVymBuwg
— Grand County Sheriff (@GrandCoSheriff) July 5, 2022
The Grand County Sheriff's Office tweeted an image of mudslides on Highway 125 on Tuesday afternoon. That highway was closed between FS Rd. 730 & US 40 (Willowcreek Pass) from Mile Point 21.5 to Mile Point 0.
Happening Now on 7/5: Hwy 125 is closed between FS Rd. 730 & US 40 (Willowcreek Pass) from Mile Point 21.5 to Mile Point 0. Expect delays due to a mud slide. Road only open to locals.
— Grand County Sheriff (@GrandCoSheriff) July 5, 2022
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