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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 17, 2026Hillsborough

Man dies after being swept away by flash flooding in Beulah

A man died after being swept away by floodwaters near the intersection of Highway 78 and Central Avenue in Beulah following intense rainfall. Emergency crews, including the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and Beulah Fire Department, located the victim approximately two miles downstream.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights the ongoing risk of flash flooding and debris flows in areas previously affected by the Aspen Acres fire, particularly during the .

Key Facts

  • A man died after being swept away by flash floodwaters in Beulah.
  • The incident occurred near the intersection of Highway 78 and Central Avenue.
  • Rainfall estimates reached between 1 and 1.5 inches over a 90-minute period.
  • The area was under a flood watch due to the Aspen Acres burn scar.
  • Search efforts involved ground teams, drones, and a Flight for Life helicopter.
  • The victim was found approximately two miles downstream from the initial site.
  • The Pueblo County Coroner's Office is investigating the cause and manner of death.
  • Authorities have issued warnings regarding rapid terrain deterioration in fire-affected areas.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlight for Life“Provided aerial search support.”organizationNational Weather Service“Provided rainfall data and flood warnings.”organizationPueblo County Sheriff's Office“Led search and rescue efforts.”locationHighway 78“Intersection where the victim was swept away.”locationAspen Acres“Area previously affected by fire, now prone to flooding.”organizationBeulah Fire Department“Responded to the emergency.”locationBeulah“Location of the flash flood incident.”locationCentral Avenue“Intersection where the victim was swept away.”