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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  A spruce beetle infestation that has killed about 380,000 acres of trees on the Rio Grande National Forest is expected to cause quick runoffs from snowpack this year.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Snow has so far helped prevent significant flooding at the scene of one of Colorado's most destructive wildfires.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Weather forecasters are monitoring storm cells over the Waldo Canyon burn area to see if any have the potential to produce serious flooding.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  With rain in the forecast flooding concerns are rising. Since the Waldo Canyon Fire flood risk has increased significantly, especially for low lying areas like Manitou Springs.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The City of Colorado Springs wants to tap into its emergency reserves for $10 million dollars. The money would be used to pay for fire and flood protection in and near the Waldo Canyon Fire burn scar.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Colorado Springs is planning to tap its emergency fund for $10 million to pay for fire and flood protection.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management is offering a flood preparedness risk meeting to Mountain Shadows residents and the general public.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Homeowners near Blodgett Peak are receiving some help from the Coalition from the Upper-South Platte (CUSP) and volunteers from AmeriCorps.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and Pikes Peak area partners are teaming up to launch and emergency preparedness campaign, in lieu of flood season.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Restoration efforts are underway on Flying W Ranch's property to mitigate future damage.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  They will be offered to homeowners that could be impacted by potential flooding following the Waldo Canyon Fire last summer.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Gun advocates are planning to hold a meeting in an attempt to flood Colorado with large-capacity gun clips before lawmakers can set limits.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  The City of Colorado Springs Office of Emergency Management will host a resident preparedness meeting on the post Waldo Canyon Fire flood risk later this month.

Friday, January 04, 2013  A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims, which amounts to just a down payment on a multibillion aid commitment, is expected to be approved by the House on Friday.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Sewer problems in Colorado Springs caused a number of basements to flood early Thursday morning.