Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Potential Flash Flood Debris Flow Areas from 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire Identified

Wildfires in steep terrain burn off all the vegetation, making the soil very erodible for a year or two after a fire.  Colorado Springs has identified areas that could receive debris flows and flash flooding this year.
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Golf Ball+ Sized Hail near Julesburg

Check out the photo gallery at the bottom of the article for pictures of hail and the super cell storm cloud.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Mountain Lion Eats Pet Dog in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs and El Paso County are trying to take the lead for the most natural hazard events in Colorado.

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