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

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

Evacuation point (exercise), Location announced by text alert if a warning becomes an order. Pets in carriers welcome. Bring medicines and chargers.

Updates

Nov 11, 7:30 am Exercise: evacuation warning for the west foothills and Mariana Butte area. No evacuation order at this time.
Nov 10, 4:00 pm Exercise: red flag warning issued for Wednesday afternoon through Thursday.

Emergencies: call 911. Police non-emergency: (970) 667-2151. Power outages: (970) 663-1043.

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