Update as of 5:07 p.m.:
Residents of the Pikes Peak RV Park have been allowed back to their sites.
Update as of 4:47 p.m.:
The City of Manitou Springs announces that emergency operations have concluded following the Flash Flood Warning.
The city says the following were evacuated:
- City Hall
- Staff were either sent home or temporarily relocated to the Public Services Building.
- The Manitou Springs Pool & Fitness Center was fully evacuated.
- The Parking and Mobility Office at 202 Manitou Avenue was evacuated and closed.
- The Pikes Peak RV Park was evacuated, affecting an estimated 55 RV sites (pending confirmation).
- Guests were relocated to Manitou Springs High School.
They say now that the immediate threat has passed, the city is in full recovery, and Mountain Metro Transit Routes 3, 33, and 36 have resumed normal service.
The city's emergency response was led by the Emergency Operations Manager, in coordination with the Manitou Springs Police Department, the Manitou Springs Fire Department, and Public Services and Utility Crews.
Crews have also searched for any emergencies, utility issues, and cleared debris from roadways and drainage systems.
Officials will continue to monitor the weather and the creek levels to ensure that anyone who was displaced can return to their areas safely.
Community members are asked to remain cautious around waterways and unstable areas.
Original Coverage:
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pueblo has issued a Flash Flood Warning for west central El Paso County, which includes the City of Manitou Springs.
The Warning will be in effect until 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16.
With the heavy rainfall in the area, flash flooding has begun or is expected to begin soon. Doppler radars show that one to two inches of rain have already fallen.
The city says hazards associated with this warning include:
- Flash flooding of small creeks and streams
- Urban flooding in streets, highways, and underpasses
- Mudslides in steep terrain involving rock, mud, vegetation and debris
Additionally, the city reports that there are "rapidly rising water levels in Fountain Creek," and the following city facilities are closed until further notice:
- Manitou Springs Pool & Fitness Center
- Manitou Springs City Hall
- Parking and Mobility Offices (400 Manitou Ave)
If you are in a flood-prone area, you are urged to seek higher ground immediately and avoid walking and driving through floodwaters.
For emergencies, call 911.
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