Floodwaters swept through Manitou Springs, Colo., last night, reportedly killing at least one person, and injuring at least three. Police have blocked several major roads, leaving many El Paso County residents, including Twitchy CEO Michelle Malkin, unable to travel to their homes.
The floods were caused by heavy rains yesterday evening coupled with damage to soil from last summer’s wildfire in Waldo Canyon.
Local news outlets and journalists posted incredible photos and videos of the devastation.
WALDO FLOOD: Manitou Springs in Colorado swamped; 2 injuries reported pic.twitter.com/Igr0cWnzRE – @KRDONC13
— NewsBreaker (@NewsBreaker) August 10, 2013
Video: Canon Ave and Lover's Lane in Manitou Springs, CO becomes a rushing river of flood water http://t.co/LkhhZKlBx1
— Johnny Kelly (@stormchaser4850) August 10, 2013
WATCH: Flooded riverbanks in Manitou Springs RAW – http://t.co/4FE7l8zWdp #WaldoFlood
— FOX21 News (@FOX21News) August 10, 2013
NEW VIDEO: Flooding damage at the Penny Arcade in #ManitouSprings http://t.co/Ljtn05mWT7 #WaldoFlood
— FOX21 News (@FOX21News) August 10, 2013
PHOTO: Aftermath of the Manitou Springs flooding from tonight #WaldoFlood pic.twitter.com/8rtBAnLMjI
— FOX21 News (@FOX21News) August 10, 2013
Footage I shot on Lover's Lane and Canon Ave in #ManitouSprings after the flood waters receded. #waldoflood http://t.co/2yNSKcA4YR
— ArbentCreativeMedia (@ArbentMedia) August 10, 2013
Dramatic video of flash flooding in Manitou Springs. #WaldoFlood pic.twitter.com/IZOpd1ONIR
— KRDO NewsChannel 13 (@KRDONC13) August 10, 2013
Photo shows apparent house debris in flowing water. Viewer says homes lost in Manitou Springs. #WaldoFlood pic.twitter.com/iq1RRtolnF
— KRDO NewsChannel 13 (@KRDONC13) August 10, 2013
PHOTO: Rock slide on US 24 west of Manitou Springs. #WaldoFlood pic.twitter.com/tTHChPggV5
— KRDO NewsChannel 13 (@KRDONC13) August 10, 2013
Large trees and boulders line Manitou Ave. #ManitouSprings #COwx pic.twitter.com/3ee44B5lSY
— Mark Neitro (@CBS4Mark) August 10, 2013
Another shot of missing section of Manitou Ave. #ManitouSprings #cowx pic.twitter.com/O9qdZYG8d4
— Mark Neitro (@CBS4Mark) August 10, 2013
Adam's Mountain Cafe in #ManitouSprings severely damaged. #COwx pic.twitter.com/biUbInXBDx
— Mark Neitro (@CBS4Mark) August 10, 2013
Several feet of mud on Park. Crews starting to clear. #ManitouSprings pic.twitter.com/gb2cTjd4hJ
— Mark Neitro (@CBS4Mark) August 10, 2013
Vehicles scattered all over Canyon. Lots of dmg. #ManitouSprings pic.twitter.com/hlB482BXZE
— Mark Neitro (@CBS4Mark) August 10, 2013
Colorado Springs utilities are receiving reports of gas leaks:
Crews are responding to several natural gas odor complaints in Manitou Springs. No natural gas safety related evacuations at this time.
— Co.Springs Utilities (@CSUtilities) August 10, 2013
@SpringsAlliance Doing good. Kind of wrecked emotionally, but not too bad. Hoping the gas leaks get sorted soon. Very strong smell in air.
— ArbentCreativeMedia (@ArbentMedia) August 10, 2013
These photos were taken by Twitchy staff Saturday morning:
Prayers to everyone affected.
Note: This post has been updated with additional tweets, photos, videos, and links.
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