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Major wildfires have burned through the Western U.S. in 2020, breaking records for their scale and damage. As firefighters tamp down their immediate effects, those who live nearby are coming to grips with the lingering danger of wildfires. Even long after the flames are gone, residents face a serious increase in the threat of flooding.
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It’s been a few weeks since the Lake Christine Fire tore along the hillsides above Basalt and El Jebel. The flames are gone, but the evidence of the fire…
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Water releases from Ruedi Reservoir are increasing flood danger along the Frying Pan River into Basalt. Law enforcement is warning homeowners and anglers…
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Good afternoon, it’s Mountain Edition.Snowmelt combined with recent rains have boosted rivers to dangerous levels.It takes a lot to get Aspen ready for…
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Heavy rain Tuesday night boosted the Roaring Fork River in Aspen to flood stage. Minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas. Flows in the Aspen stretch…
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A fire department in the Upper Valley says efforts this weekend to keep people out of high waters was successful. The Aspen Fire Department was relieved…
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The Aspen Fire Protection District wants people to be careful around high water this weekend. They’re putting officials at popular recreation spots this…
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There’s less water from the Roaring Fork River being diverted to the East Slope this spring and it’s increasing flood danger. Over the weekend, law…
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Spring runoff in the Roaring Fork Valley typically starts around this time, in early to mid-April. It peaks later in the spring. This year mountain snow…
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Governor Hickenlooper delivered his annual State of the State address at the Capitol in Denver Thursday. He said 2013’s wildfires and floods were…