As Twitchy has been reporting all day and night today, Colorado was hit with treacherous rains in Boulder and Colorado Springs. The Boulder and Waldo Canyon floods have claimed a total of four lives so far. Overnight, evacuations took part in both parts of the state. Road closures left many stranded, unable to get home (including Twitchy CEO Michelle Malkin).
Agh. Tried to get home after #HannityLive – all roads closed off. Crazy #waldoflood !
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) September 13, 2013
Homes were flooded. Highways wrecked. Mudslides endangered commuters and residents. President Obama declared an emergency in the state and approved federal aid. Affected residents and local officials used social media to share photos, organize community help, and keep everyone updated on conditions.
Just before midnight, a massive “wall of water” was headed toward Boulder.
Massive wall of water observed via USGS sensor at Fourmile Creek. This is almost tsunami like. #boulderflood pic.twitter.com/DcXQ3nNnX3
— Anthony Sagliani (@anthonywx) September 13, 2013
Surge expected in Boulder Canyon around midnight due to Emerson Gulch blowing, evacuation order is still in effect #boulderflood
— Boulder OEM (@BoulderOEM) September 13, 2013
Large wall of water, vehicles, debris coming down Emerson Gulch (4mile Canyon burn area). Go to higher ground! #boulderflood
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 13, 2013
Scanner: "I have a five-foot wall of water coming down Lefthand in 7000 block." #BoulderFlood
— Mitchell Byars (@mitchellbyars) September 13, 2013
https://twitter.com/DustinFarivar/status/378391945271209984
There is a surge coming down Boulder Creek from Four Mile Canyon in the next couple minutes. I'm safe and on the third floor. #boulderflood
— JuggleGod (@JuggleGod) September 13, 2013
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Residents in the area between #Boulder Canyon and Broadway, bordered by Marine and Pearl streets, should evacuate on foot now #boulderflood
— City of Boulder (@bouldercolorado) September 13, 2013
Residents in the area between #Boulder Canyon and Broadway, bordered by Marine and Pearl streets, should evacuate on foot now #boulderflood
— City of Boulder (@bouldercolorado) September 13, 2013
Oh. My. God. RT @FreyDrew: Downtown Boulder http://t.co/AweyCv32TJ #boulderflood #cowx
— jennyjenjen (@jennyjenjen) September 13, 2013
Screaming sirens in Marine Ct. Advised to evac to *4th floor*. Insane and terrifying. #boulderflood
— Dan "Cats vs. Zoom" Hobley (@Siccar_Point) September 13, 2013
Right now @7NewsNOW and the @DenverChannel with a live picture of Boulder Creek. Preparing for large water surge. @MarcKMGH
— Jon Stone (@JonStoneNews) September 13, 2013
Photos from a bit earlier tonight around Boulder, Longmont, and Estes Park:
This backs up to Boulder Creek, 1 block from my house. RT @KyleKrall Behind #Boulder High at 11pm #boulderflood #cowx pic.twitter.com/d04ANhUiFE
— Alison Noon (@AlisonNoon) September 13, 2013
RT @DrBradHolland Here's downtown #estespark #boulderflood pic.twitter.com/08OjXdQTjS
— Dispatch Demon (@DispatchDemon) September 13, 2013
PHOTO: Rescue in north Longmont earlier today. #cowx #boulderflood pic.twitter.com/TTFArFguvk
— FOX31 Denver KDVR (@KDVR) September 13, 2013
Table Mesa West of Broadway is no longer passable…unbelievable. Heed the warning. #boulderflood pic.twitter.com/5oBROoJgEx
— Neal Henderson (@nealhenderson) September 13, 2013
makeshift neighborhood flood wall on 7th at Arapahoe #BoulderFlood pic.twitter.com/pNQ3BAAbJB
— Neural Netmork (@starsprout) September 13, 2013
Swapping texts with my niece in Boulder. She said CU might be closed for a week. She also said it's not over. Still pouring .#boulderflood
— Markham Connolly (@markhamconnolly) September 13, 2013
I grew up in Broomfield, near Boulder, and my eyes are glued to twitter. God Bless everyone! Stay safe first responders #boulderflood #cowx
— Rachel Welte (@RachelWelte) September 13, 2013
Very bad: RT @btryn: Boulder Emergency Mgmt report mudslides 4ft deep & 400 ft long moving down canyon, per @WCL_Shawn #BoulderFlood #COwx
— Josh Larson (@coloradowx) September 13, 2013
Meanwhile, on the west side of Colorado Springs and Manitou:
Hwy 24 closed at Green Mountain Falls because of boulders on the road #coflood
— KRDO NewsChannel 13 (@KRDONC13) September 13, 2013
Areas of the Waldo Canyon burn scar have seen anywhere from 4-6" of rain in the past 24 hours! #Cowx #waldoflood
— Christine Rapp (@christinerappwx) September 13, 2013
Have word of a possible mudslide in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood. #cowx
— Christine Rapp (@christinerappwx) September 13, 2013
Per COS EOC – homes currently being threatened near Woodburn St. In Co Springs w/ Cheyenne Creek exceeding its' banks. #cowx
— Christine Rapp (@christinerappwx) September 13, 2013
Road closures in Manitou area are not likely to open anytime soon. People are encouraged to seek shelter for the night. #waldoflood
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) September 13, 2013
We're stuck 10 miles away from our homes bc of road closures on the way home. Thx @mgmann55 ! #coflood #waldoflood pic.twitter.com/I4LgsvIHMl
— Nikki Warner (@NikkiWarner_) September 13, 2013
A manhole geyser in Manitou right now. #waldoflood @KRDONC13 @jpetramala #coflood pic.twitter.com/MHTDKbmGZf
— Isaac Blancas (@IsaacBlancas) September 13, 2013
https://twitter.com/keitoness/status/378347052050022401
Latest graphic… rainfall totals in the LAST HOUR! #waldoflood #cowx pic.twitter.com/yAEcXwBvSx
— Christine Rapp (@christinerappwx) September 13, 2013
Anyone needing shelter for their pet animals can take them to Humane Society at 610 Abbot Ln, personnel on scene to receive. #waldoflood
— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) September 13, 2013
Twitchy will continue to monitor and update. Prayers up for Colorado!
We need prayers.. ?❤#PrayForColorado #COFlood #boulderflood #severeweather pic.twitter.com/nx0HzmZKRo
— mckynna (@McKynnaLorraine) September 13, 2013
Updates 12:50am Mountain/2:50am Eastern:
Good news RT @mitchellbyars: #Boulder OEM: Surge flattened out to seven feet by the time it reached Boulder Canyon #BoulderFlood
— Denver7 News (@DenverChannel) September 13, 2013
https://twitter.com/cbklein121/status/378407523226632193
#Boulder OEM: Surge flattened out to seven feet by the time it reached Boulder Canyon #BoulderFlood
— Mitchell Byars (@mitchellbyars) September 13, 2013
They don't have eyes on it though, so no word on what debris was like, if surge will reach city #BoulderFlood
— Mitchell Byars (@mitchellbyars) September 13, 2013
https://twitter.com/C_Norgard/status/378404196703158272
#boulderflood Table Mesa Drive above Broadway strewn w/debris. Bear Creek roaring but lower pic.twitter.com/0rTx0Td6uh
— Jean Tabaka (@jeantabaka) September 13, 2013
Boulder. Sigh.
https://twitter.com/mjuarez/status/378405012646277120
https://twitter.com/nabbott/status/378411280937136128
And in Colorado Springs:
Check this out! Fort Carson is getting POUNDED by rain in this storm:#COFlood #WaldoFlood #COEmergency http://t.co/OuL1zXPi0k
— Adam Atchison (@AdamAtchison) September 13, 2013
Things seem to be quieting down in the overnight hours. Our crews are watching and listening for any updates and… http://t.co/VEUGQ9Ax4p
— Adam Atchison (@AdamAtchison) September 13, 2013
BBledsoe: Rain not as heavy & not as constant over El Paso County. Creeks running high, still dangerous #waldoflood pic.twitter.com/cV8JPzpmsA
— KKTV 11 News (@KKTV11News) September 13, 2013
Over 10 inches of rain recorded at Fort Carson, CO over the last 4 hours! CSPD reporting bridges compromised in CO Springs area #coflood
— Reed Timmer (@ReedTimmerAccu) September 13, 2013
Just left Nevada and Brookside area. Water and @CSPD everywhere as creek threatens to overtake the bridge.
— Rachel Beck (@RBeckCO) September 13, 2013
NWS: Flood Warning for west central El Paso County until 2 a.m. Many roads are flooded. Some are closed. Streams… http://t.co/YRdmNFyIX8
— Colorado Springs Police Department (@CSPDPIO) September 13, 2013
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