Inside Manitou Springs’ real-time flood response

Inside Manitou Springs’ real-time flood response

When flood sirens rang out across Manitou Springs on Wednesday evening, David Martin didnt panic. Hes heard them before. But, he did what he always does, checked the creek behind his store and got ready to move.Ive seen that creek hit 10 feet, said Martin, who works at Manitou Liquor. I dont panic until it hits about four or five, then I start worrying.Rain fell fast, and the water rose even faster. According to Lt. Brad Dorris of the Manitou Sp…