Life-threatening alert issued for Buckhorn Creek/Buckhorn Road area in Cameron Peak burn scar
The National Weather Service in Boulder issued a life-threatening alert for the Buckhorn Creek/Buckhorn Road area in and adjacent to the Cameron Peak burn scar. The Flash Flood warning was issued before 2 p.m. Thursday and remains in effect until 4:30 p.m.
This is a life-threatening situation for the Buckhorn Creek/Buckhorn Road area in and adjacent to the Cameron Peak burn scar! Go to higher ground NOW! Flash Flood Warning in effect through at least 4:30 PM.
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 18, 2023
Rainfall rates are exceeding 2-2.5"/hr. #COwx pic.twitter.com/ecxJmTgp21
Debris flow is possible within and near the Cameron Peak burn scar in Larimer County. The Cameron Peak fire is the largest wildfire in Colorado history.
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for parts of Boulder County including Erie and Longmont and Weld County that includes Firestone, until 7 p.m.
Flash Flood Warning including Longmont CO, Erie CO and Firestone CO until 7:00 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/0IglUrgvTq
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 18, 2023