Red Flag Warning (Exercise)
Red flag warning in effect · Updated Nov 11, 2026 7:30 am
This is an exercise scenario. Strong, dry winds are forecast this afternoon through Thursday. A fast moving grass fire is possible on the west side. Know your evacuation zone, sign up for text alerts and be ready to leave if told to go.
Evacuation zones
| Zone | Status |
|---|---|
| West foothills (west of Wilson Avenue) | Evacuation warning |
| Mariana Butte area | Evacuation warning |
| Downtown | Normal |
| Centerra and east of I-25 | Normal |
| North Loveland | Normal |
Road closures
- Open space trailheads on the west side: closed during the red flag warning.
- Planned power shutoffs are not expected. Report any outage to Loveland Water and Power at (970) 663-1043.
Shelters and resources
- Evacuation point (exercise), Location announced by text alert if a warning becomes an order
Pets in carriers welcome. Bring medicines and chargers.
Updates
- Exercise: evacuation warning for the west foothills and Mariana Butte area. No evacuation order at this time.
- Exercise: red flag warning issued for Wednesday afternoon through Thursday.