Flash floods in Manitou Springs create freakish storm monster [pics, video]
Agh. I can now hear the flood sirens going off in Manitou. Stay safe, everyone. #cowx #waldoflood
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 12, 2013
Just a month after flash floods devastated Manitou Springs in Colorado, residents are gearing up for more.
Hwy 24 near Manitou Springs closed due to flood warning from MM 294-297. See http://t.co/aSTOTGg0Dt for further details.
— CSP Canon City (@CSP_CanonCity) September 12, 2013
#Waldoflood @AdamAtchison New flash flood warning in effect for Colo Springs Manitou Springs & Waldo Canyon burn area http://t.co/DGHbMf0mi6
— Danika Carter (@YourOrganicLife) September 12, 2013
RT @KRDONC13 Flooding is occurring in Waldo Canyon Flooding is expected in Manitou Springs within the next 20 to 30 minutes. #coflood
— Ryan Prast (@ryanprast) September 12, 2013
And if this horrifying photo is any indication, things could get very, very ugly:
via @MichaelCiaglo: Flash flooding in Manitou Springs, Colo. #manitouflood pic.twitter.com/aChnE9WC2y” #waldoflood #cowx h/t @djrosenberry
— Barrett (@btryn) September 12, 2013
Holy geyser, Batman!
Something wicked this way comes to Manitou #Waldoflood pic.twitter.com/ed4gRuzg6b
— OutThere Colorado (@outthereco) September 12, 2013
The Beast was also caught on tape:
Yikes! Here’s hoping that situation gets under control and Manitou’s able to cope with whatever Mother Nature throws at it today.
Sirens & calls to move to higher ground continue. Here's a look at Memorial park earlier. pic.twitter.com/7DPf1X9Sbg
— ILoveManitou (@ILoveManitou) September 12, 2013
Photo live from @Sarah_Schwabe out in Manitou Springs. Heavier rain heading that way. #COwx pic.twitter.com/oaPbtHbgiS
— Christine Rapp (@ChristineWSOC9) September 12, 2013
A lot of run off all through Manitou Springs's main street, and this isn't even from the burn scar. http://t.co/mtxHdb2Tgw
— Maddie Garrett (@KOAAMGarrett) September 12, 2013
@djrosenberry our street's waterfall. Off the MSES parking lot. #cowx #waldoflood sirens going off again @csgazette pic.twitter.com/hxgTRzK2vg
— djrosenberry (@djrosenberry) September 12, 2013
Manitou Avenue near the high school. pic.twitter.com/AZuserLU8v
— ILoveManitou (@ILoveManitou) September 12, 2013
Stay safe, Manitou Springs!
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