Flash flood warning issued for Cameron Peak Fire burn area, including Glen Haven, Saturday

The below information is for a flash flood warning that was issued Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Click here for the story on the flash flood warning issued Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022.

A flash flood warning is in effect for portions of the Cameron Peak Fire burn area, including Glen Haven, Saturday evening.

"Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," the National Weather Service said in the warning, which is in effect until 9:30 p.m.

As of just after 6:20 p.m., up to half an inch of rain had already fallen over the warning area, which includes the following additional locations: Box Prairie, Upper Buckhorn along Larimer County Road 44H, Crystal Mountain and The Retreat.

These streams and drainages are within the warning area: Sheep Creek, North Fork Big Thompson River, Pennock Creek, Cow Creek, Black Creek, Buckhorn Creek, North Fork Fish Creek, Miller Fork, Big Thompson River, Grouse Creek, Eld Creek and Pendergrass Creek.

Up to another half an inch of rain is expected, according to the warning. In addition to flooding, expect rock slides or debris flows over rural roads, the weather service warned.

"Move to higher ground now," the warning stated. "Act quickly to protect your life."

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This article originally appeared on Fort Collins Coloradoan: Flash flood warning issued for part of Cameron Peak burn area Saturday