National Forest lands in Larimer County are temporarily closed after two people were killed in flash flooding in Buckhorn Canyon Friday
All National Forest lands between Buckhorn, Glen Haven and the junction of Buckhorn Road and US Highway 34 are closed to the public until further notice, according to a Forest Service release.
The warning came Friday evening as the early arrival of monsoonal rain began pouring down over areas of the Cameron Peak burn scar. Up to two inches of rain fell per hour during the storm, according to the National Weather Service. "Last night’s cells provide a reminder of the devastating flash flooding potential over intense burn scar areas. In many areas, experience has taught us that seeking higher ground and/or sheltering in place is a better option than trying to perform rescues and extractions for residents during these fast and intense flooding events," Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith said in a statement.
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