Westcliffe: Twister near Silver Cliff amid tornado, flash flood warnings for Colorado Springs - Watch

A likely twister hit between Westcliffe and Silver Cliff near Colorado Springs. Flash flood warnings are in effect; a storm chaser captured video.

Updated on: Jul 31, 2025, 03:45:15 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A likely twister was spotted in between Westcliffe and Silver Cliff near Colorado Springs in Colorado on Tuesday. A video of the twister was captured by storm chaser Carissa Edginton. The nearb Colorado Springs area has been placed under a flash flood warning by the National Weather Service (NWS) till 6:15 pm Monday.

The exact location where the twister touched down was around eight miles northwest of Crestone Park in Custer County, Colorado. 9NEWS meteorologist, Chris Bianchi, confirmed that it was a rare 8,000'+ twister as well as the first tornado in Custer County since 2019.

Here's the video:

Meanwhile, the Colorado Springs area, which is around a 1.5-hour drive from Westcliffe, where the tornado was spotted, was placed under a tornado watch by the National Weather Service. The City of Colorado Springs asked residents to stay indoors and not travel on water, as flash floods can cause a serious drowning risk.

This is a developing story.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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