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• Waldo fire floods take Fountain man's property Play Video

  August 2, 2012 9:54 PM

  In the wake of the Waldo Canyon fire, one man's property is being swept away by Fountain Creek's rushing floodwaters. "From here to that rusted pipe down there, that used to be my property line," David Trujillo says, motioning toward a fifty foot cliff in what used to be... more »

• Future floods in Pueblo West may not be as bad

  July 10, 2012 4:48 PM

  For many in Pueblo West, the sight of flooded streets was a first. "I never thought that ditch would fill because it's always empty," said Thomas O'Connor, a resident. A retention pond failed at Walker Ranch and filled drainage ditches and a dry creek bed yesterday. Luckily no... more »

• Flooding in Pueblo West worries some residents

  July 10, 2012 2:44 PM

  A path of muck and flattened plants is leftover from flooding yesterday. It happened when rain over filled a rentention pond then broke a dam at Walker Ranch. We'll hear from a resident who was close to the flooded area later today as well as Pueblo West Public... more »

• Storm affects Pueblo too

  June 7, 2012 12:03 PM

  Pueblo emergency workers are on stand by in case of problems on Fountain Creek as it runs through Pueblo. The storm dropped more than three inches of rain on some parts of Colorado Springs and that water eventually makes its way into Fountain Creek. The U.S. Geological Survey station... more »

• Feds hope to overturn Katrina flood ruling

  November 9, 2011 5:45 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The federal government is seeking to overturn a 2009 ruling that found the Army Corps of Engineers responsible for massive flooding after Hurricane Katrina because it failed to properly maintain a navigation channel. An appeal of a landmark ruling by U.S. District Judge Stanwood Duval... more »

• Homeowner frustrated by flooding

  September 30, 2011 8:36 PM

  When it rains, things get expensive for Beverley Stephens. The Stratmoor Hills homeowner had at least two feet of water in her basement earlier this month when record rainfall hit the area. "The carpet got soaked, all of the furniture in here was soaked," Stephens said. The repair... more »

• Lee causing problems for the Northeast

  September 7, 2011 7:37 AM

  WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) - The remnants of Tropical Storm Lee are dumping rain and bringing fresh flooding concerns to areas in the Northeast still trying to recover from damage wrought by Hurricane Irene. Rising waters of a rain-swollen creek have forced the evacuation of residents in the northeastern Pennsylvania... more »

• Sediment collector reduces risk of creek flooding

  August 12, 2011 6:23 PM

  As the population grows in Colorado Springs, we use more water and that's had a major impact on Fountain Creek. Over the years, wastewater runoff has pushed a lot of sediment downstream and it's built up in Pueblo raising concerns of flooding. "The banks are eroding along the creek,"... more »

• Service marks 35 years since Big Thompson Flood

  July 31, 2011 2:01 PM

  DRAKE, Colo. (AP) - A 35th anniversary remembrance service for more than 140 people who lost their lives in the Big Thompson flood of 1976 is planned Sunday evening at a memorial marker near Drake. The flash flood on the Big Thompson River on July 31, 1976, swept away... more »

• Reports of another sewage backup in Widefield

  June 25, 2011 11:42 AM

  We're getting reports of another raw sewage backup in the Widefield area. A similar incident happened just over a month ago on Widefield Blvd. We have a crew heading to Widefield and will have more details on News First 5 at 5:30. more »

• Water pours over dikes in Minot

  June 22, 2011 2:52 PM

  MINOT, N.D. (AP) - One woman who lives in Minot, North Dakota, says she's been able to move most of her belongings from her home at a trailer park to a friend's house, but that she'll be losing the rest. Officials have sounded the sirens, signaling that water from... more »

• 10,000 to evacuate in Minot, North Dakota

  June 21, 2011 2:16 PM

  MINOT, N.D. (AP) - Officials say thousands of Minot residents must evacuate their homes before the Souris River overtops levees for the second time this year in the worst flooding the North Dakota city has seen in four decades. The river reached 1,555.4 feet above sea level in 1969.... more »

• Colorado sends helicopter to Nebraska floods

  June 9, 2011 5:47 PM

  DENVER (AP) - Colorado is sending an Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter with a crew of three to support flood relief operations in Nebraska. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed an executive order allowing the deployment at the request of Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman. The soldiers will support sandbagging... more »

• Widefield residents upset over sewage flood

  May 22, 2011 11:38 PM

  Widefield residents are up in arms after a sewage backup flooded several homes along Widefield Boulevard on Friday. "I walked by (my basement door) and I thought something aint right. So then I opened up the door to the steps and just looked down to the bottom and you... more »

• Sewage cleanup continues in Widefield

  May 22, 2011 6:31 PM

  Residents in one Widefield neighborhood are still up in arms after a sewage backup flooded homes on Friday. We spoke with one man and took a look at his basement. We'll have more on News First 5 at 5:30. more »

• Shipping closed by high water in Mississippi

  May 17, 2011 1:50 PM

  JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The swollen Mississippi River has been closed to shipping at Natchez, Miss., shutting the major artery for moving grain from farmland in the Midwest to the Gulf of Mexico for export. The U.S. Coast Guard closed the river Monday at the Natchez port because barges... more »

• Flooding shouldn't get any worse in Memphis

  May 10, 2011 2:06 PM

  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Mississippi River has hit its high point in Memphis, Tenn., so things shouldn't get any worse. But there's still quite a mess to clean up. The National Weather Service says the river crested early this morning at just under 48 feet, falling short of... more »

• Mississippi may crest tonight, just shy of record

  May 9, 2011 6:18 PM

  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - River watchers say it looks like the Mississippi is starting to level out around Memphis, Tenn., and could crest tonight, just shy of a record. Parts of low-lying neighborhoods in the city are under water and more than 1,000 people have been forced to flee... more »

• Old pipe to blame for Manitou main break

  May 1, 2011 10:46 PM

  Colorado Springs Utilities has said an old pipe is to blame for the mater main break this morning in Manitou Springs. Around 125,000 gallons of water leaked out on to Manitou Avenue around 3 this morning. WOrk on the street could continue well into Monday and possibly Tuesday. more »

• Crews still working on main break in Manitou

  May 1, 2011 8:30 PM

  Crews from Colorado Springs Utilities are still working on a water main break that spilled about 125,000 gallons of water in Manitou Springs. It happened around 3 this morning when a raw water pipe burst somewhere near the intersection of Manitou Avenue and Navajo Avenue. Crews expect a portion of... more »

• Strange weather hits Southern Colorado

  October 22, 2010 1:54 PM

  The Colorado Springs area has had some strange weather today, from sunshine, to hail, to snow. A small stream flood advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. for northwestern Teller County. Slow moving storms this morning dropped an estimated one inch of rain across the area, which includes a... more »

• Colorado launches flood hazard website

  October 18, 2010 10:35 AM

  A web site that brings together Colorado's flood-hazard information, along with comprehensive maps, has been launched by the Colorado Water Conservation Board. The site includes 3 different map applications: 1) The Flood DSS Map Viewer contains effective FEMA floodplain boundaries, real time weather and streamflow conditions, local and... more »

• Stage restored at Grand Ole Opry House

  August 25, 2010 1:48 PM

  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - As it turns out, the circle will be unbroken. Brad Paisley and Little Jimmy Dickens helped install the circle in the center of the Grand Ole Opry House stage Wednesday after flood waters nearly destroyed it. The circle, made from a part of the old... more »

• Emergency Manager warns Springs is "due for another historic flood"

  August 5, 2010 5:29 PM

  The head of Colorado Springs Emergency Management says our area is due for what's called the 100 year flood. We are in monsoon season and another flood advisory is expected this afternoon for parts of the Pikes Peak Region. As usual we've been seeing a lot of rain, hail and... more »

• Rains washout roads

  August 3, 2010 11:04 PM

  The heavy rains Monday washed out roads in several parts of Southern Colorado. A section of Kenosha Drive in Pueblo West was closed after it washed out and several nearby streets were also covered in dirt and debris Tuesday morning. The rain even slowed construction on a stretch of McCulloch... more »

• Storm hammers Colorado Springs

  August 3, 2010 6:23 PM

  A Flash Flood Watch is in effect across most of southeast Colorado because of conditions that are right for more rain, and ground that is already saturated from earlier storms. A tree was hit by lightning on West Kiowa and a house was hit by lightning on N. 27th.... more »

• Pueblo West National Night Out event postponed

  August 3, 2010 6:08 PM

  The Pueblo West National Night Out celebration and Pueblo West Neighborhood Watch program scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed due to the threat of severe weather. Pueblo West was pounded by several storms with up to 3 inches of rain falling last night. Those storms included frequent lightning. ... more »

• Rains flood basements, storm drains, backyards

  July 21, 2010 12:51 AM

  Tuesday night's thunderstorm will have many people spending weeks to clean up after it. Chuck Clute of Colorado Springs shows News First 5 just how high the water rose during the storm. He says he has a lot of damage to his property and many of his tools. He... more »

• Des Moines River threatens

  July 2, 2010 2:44 PM

  DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Des Moines River in Iowa is now expected to crest this afternoon at about 3.5 feet above flood stage -- but still five feet lower than it was when a levee protecting a neighborhood in Des Moines failed two years ago. Officials spotted... more »

• Bridge washes out access to restaurant

  June 11, 2010 11:32 AM

  What's worse than rain on your wedding day? Try a swollen creek washing out the only bridge to your dream wedding spot. This week's flooding destroyed the bridge to Boulder's Red Lion Restaurant, forcing couples to scramble to find last minute accommodations for hundreds of guests this weekend. Andrea... more »

• Arkansas river access restricted, properties flooded

  June 9, 2010 7:57 PM

  The City of Pueblo is restricting public access to the Arkansas river. The water's running so high it's now starting to soak properties in the county. The river has flooded a few fields along 29th lane by Highway-96. Homeowner Bill Keyser says the water's also flooded several basements in the... more »

• Snow melts, water rises in Colorado rivers

  June 8, 2010 1:10 PM

  Coloradans are keeping a nervous eye on rising rivers as a late spring heat wave melts snow quickly, swelling waterways, wiping out bridges and flooding some homes. The high water has prompted some rafting companies to halt guided trips. In Estes Park, some 500 sandbags were handed out Monday... more »

• Anniversary of Pueblo's "Great Flood of 1921"

  June 3, 2010 8:03 PM

  It's the 89th anniversary of the worst natural disaster in the history of Pueblo. We're talking about the Great Flood of 1921. "It was so devastating," said Deborah Espinosa, Director of El Pueblo Museum. It happened on June 3, 1921. Streets in downtown Pueblo were flooded. The Arkansas River overflowed,... more »

• 89th anniversary of "Great Flood" in Pueblo

  June 3, 2010 12:09 PM

  Here's what I'm working on today. On June 3, 1921 the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek in Pueblo flooded, creating the worst natural disaster in the city's history. The flood water was more than 15 feet high in some spots. Hundreds of people were killed and it caused millions of... more »

• Flood Warning issued for Canon City

  May 30, 2010 5:55 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Canon City and part of Fremont County. They say the cause is rapid snow melt in the high country above Canon City. It has "resulted in high and fast flows along the Arkansas river. The river at Canon City is... more »

• Nashville's famed music quieted by flooding

  May 5, 2010 11:40 AM

  The blazing fiddles and screaming guitars at Nashville's famed downtown honky-tonks are a little quieter as the city recovers from flash flooding and storms blamed for at least 29 deaths in three states. Elsewhere in Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame has closed and the Grand Ole Opry... more »

• Amazing water rescue caught on tape

  April 12, 2010 3:15 PM

  A vehicle carrying three people flipped on wet roads in Walnut Creek, California Sunday night. One person died in the submerged vehicle. Two others made it out of the car and were seen floating down stream. One of them is presumed dead this morning, the other is only alive... more »

• Flooding expected to worsen in drenched Northeast

  March 31, 2010 9:08 AM

  Rivers from Maine to New York aren't expected to crest until today or tomorrow and forecasters say the Northeast still hasn't seen the worst of the flooding from a drenching rainstorm. But the second record storm that socked the region this month is more drizzle than rain today as it... more »

• Deal allows prime fishing access on Big Thompson

  March 29, 2010 3:45 PM

  Larimer County commissioners have put the final touches on a series of deals that will allow public access to fishing on a prime 800-foot section of the Big Thompson River near Drake. After the deadly Big Thompson Canyon flood of 1976, the county acquired 153 parcels along the river.... more »

• Weather service lowers predicted Red River crest

  March 20, 2010 10:16 AM

  The projected crest of the Red River at Fargo, N.D., has dropped a half-foot, which is good news for a city braced for flooding. The National Weather Service revised its projection Friday to show the Red at 37.5 feet above the flood stage by Sunday morning. That's down from an... more »

• Flood crest projections in Fargo look better

  March 19, 2010 1:38 PM

  The projected crest of the Red River at Fargo, N.D., has dropped a half-foot, which is good news for a city braced for flooding. The National Weather Service revised its projection Friday to show the Red at 37.5 feet above the flood stage by Sunday morning. That's down from... more »