Glen Haven, CO – A flash flood warning has been issued for portions of Larimer County, including the community of Glen Haven, with officials urging residents to seek higher ground immediately.
According to the National Weather Service in Denver/Boulder, the warning remains in effect until 2:15 p.m. MDT Tuesday. The advisory specifically targets areas impacted by the Cameron Peak Fire burn scar, where soil instability significantly increases the risk of dangerous runoff and sudden flooding.
The warning notes a population exposure of approximately 301 residents. No schools or hospitals are located within the affected area, though access routes in and out of Glen Haven may be impacted if flash flooding occurs.
Officials stress the urgency of evacuating low-lying regions and moving away from burned terrain, where debris flows and water surges can occur rapidly. The advisory includes safety guidance: “Move immediately to higher ground” and “Quickly move away from the burn scar area.”
Glen Haven lies northeast of Estes Park and borders Rocky Mountain National Park. Past flooding in burn scar areas across Colorado has proven to be both fast-developing and destructive, prompting increased alertness among emergency management officials during periods of heavy rainfall.
This warning underscores ongoing concerns over post-wildfire landscapes, where vegetation loss allows rainwater to flow freely, often turning creeks and ravines into sudden flood zones.
Residents are encouraged to monitor NOAA weather radio, local broadcasts, and official social media channels for updates as conditions evolve.
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