San Miguel storm history

Significant rainfall resulted in a rockslide on Highway 145 near Norwood Hill between 900 and 930 MST. Deputies arrived on site by 1030 MST and the rock debris was cleared by 1100 MST.

Heavy rain resulted in a rockslide on Highway 45 at mile marker 64.5, about 1 mile north of the Ophir turns between 0900 and 0930 MST. A boulder the size of a small sedan fell on Highway 145, blocking the road. Lanes were reopened by 1030 MST.

The Colorado Department of Transportation closed down both lanes of Colorado Highway 145 at mile marker 95 due to a mudslide around 1:35 PM MDT. This closure was lifted later that afternoon, once the road was cleared of mud. No reports of damages, fatalities, or injuries were rec…

Early in the afternoon of August 18th, Law Enforcement reported a mudslide on Colorado State Highway 145 at mile marker 83, or about 3 miles north of the town of Sawpit or 1.5 miles south of the town of Placerville. This is an area well known for mudslides and debris flows with h…

Steady heavy rains during the evening of August 11th resulted in multiple mudslides and flooding overnight in east Telluride, Bridal Veil Falls Area and Tomboy Road. This resulted in closures of several nearby passes including from the East Spur at the Town of Telluride entrance …

Heavy rain from slow moving thunderstorms resulted in multiple mudslides along Highway 145 between mile markers 72 and 77, south of Sawpit. There were reports of 4 mudslides between mile markers 72 and 77 on Highway 145 between 1545 and 1600 MST. One, possibly two, bigger slides …

Heavy rainfall rates from a strong thunderstorm caused a mudslide to occur near Sawpit along Highway 145 between mile markers 76 and 80. This mudslide resulted in a closure of Highway 145 in both directions.

A CoCoRaHS observer southwest of Redvale reported flooding as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. Over an inch of rain was recorded, which led to partial erosion of the observer's irrigation ditch.

Flooding occurred at the Gypsum Valley Boat Launch as a result of increased snowmelt and flow along the Dolores River.

Increased flood waters due to rapid snowmelt led to water and debris across Fall Creek Road from County Road 56L to the Little Cone Ranch Subdivision. The road was closed for several hours.

Rocks of various sizes fell across the road over much of Colorado Highway 145 between Norwood and Telluride as a result of heavy rain from showers and thunderstorms.

A mudslide occurred as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms near Sawpit along Colorado Highway 145.

Four mudslides obstructed part of Colorado Highway 145 near Keystone Hill outside Telluride as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms.

Several mudslides occurred on Black Bear Pass and the nearby Bridal Veil Road and Bridal Veil Trail as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. An abundance of boulders and mud accumulated on the pass. Water flowed down from the peak and across the road below. Eight vehicles an…

San Miguel County Sheriff's Office reported a mudslide between mile markers 77 and 80 along Colorado Highway 145 near Sawpit and Fall Creek Road. Additionally, there were rocks the size of cars that were caught up in the debris flow and water was 2 to 3 feet deep in some spots ac…

A mudslide occurred over Colorado Highway 145 west of Telluride as a result of heavy rain.

Two mudslides occurred on Colorado Highway 145 at mile markers 85 and 86 just north of the junction of Highways 62 and 145. The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office reported two feet of debris across the roadway at mile marker 86.

A large mudslide occurred across Colorado Highway 145 near Sawpit as a result of heavy rains. The highway was closed for a couple of hours due to cleanup operations. The most severe slide occurred at mile marker 79 with 1 to 2 feet of debris and boulders across the road.

Several inches of water ran across Colorado Highway 145 between mile markers 86 and 88.

A mudslide occurred as a result of heavy rain along Colorado Highway 145 west-northwest of Placerville.

A debris flow of mud and rocks occurred along Colorado Highway 145 in Norwood Hill as a result of heavy rains. The road was closed for several hours due to cleanup operations.

Dime to quarter-sized hail accumulated in a yard on the east side of Norwood.

San Miguel Sheriff reported that Sanborn Park Road was impassable and closed due to mudslides from heavy rain.

San Miguel Sheriff's Office reported mudslides near Bridal Veil Falls going across the road as a result of heavy rains.

San Miguel Sheriff's Office reported a tree and mud over Colorado Highway 145 as a result of heavy rains.

San Miguel Sheriff reported several mudslides in the east end of San Miguel County along Colorado Highway 145 Spur towards East Colorado Avenue. The road was closed for several hours due to cleanup operations.

A mudslide that measured 35 feet wide and was 3 to 5 feet deep occurred around midday and blocked Bridal Veil Road. More than 40 people were temporarily stranded while county road crews created a temporary passage. Additionally, boulders the size of small refrigerators were seen …

Debris left over from the 2019 avalanches became dislodged by heavy rain in the Marshall Creek Basin. A large amount of trees, wood, and other debris from old mining structures travelled down the drainage until it reached the culvert near CR K-69, near the Idarado mine. The water…

Water flowed across roadways in San Miguel Canyon along Colorado Highway 145 with standing water reported near Keystone.

A mudslide occurred a half a mile up Fall Creek Road near Colorado Highway 145.

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain southeast of Telluride which resulted in some debris flow at Bridal Veil Road. At least four feet of water was running across the road which caused it to be completely washed away where it crossed Ingram Falls. Additionally, several inches of roc…

Heavy rain from thunderstorms resulted in mud and debris flows across Colorado Highway 145 between mile markers 75 and 80. The highway was later closed between mile markers 77 and 80. Radar estimated an inch to an inch and a half of rain fell within a short period of time in that…

A full road closure occurred in both directions along Colorado Highway 145 between mile markers 76 and 77 due to mud and water debris. The road was closed for over an hour before it reopened to one lane of traffic.

A large amount of mud and other debris flowed across Colorado Highways 62 and 145 due as a result of heavy rainfall. The roads were closed for a while until the debris was removed.

Highway 145 between Sawpit and Placerville was closed due to a flow of water, mud, and debris that washed over the road at several points, especially at mile markers 78 and 82.

Some driveways and garages in Placerville experienced minor flooding. Additionally, minor flooding was reported on Highway 62 north of Placerville.

Minor street flooding occurred in the Placerville area due to heavy rainfall with 0.95 inches measured within 90 minutes.

About 3 miles northwest of Norwood 0.59 inches of rain fell within 30 minutes.

During the morning 1.85 inches of rain fell near Norwood.

Flash floods and mud slides closed roads, including Highway 145, in and around Sawpit and Placerville. Minor damage occurred to some personal property.

Heavy rainfall led to numerous mudslides across Highway 145 between Telluride and Placerville which closed the highway.

Numerous mudslides were reported along Highway 145 between Placerville and Sawpit and disrupted traffic.

High water and mudslides closed Highway 145 in several places from three miles east of Norwood to near Sawpit.

Local law enforcement reported a mudslide in Sawpit. The KGJX radar estimated between 1.00 and 1.50 inches of rain in this area which is known for mudslides when heavy rain occurs.

Runoff from heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding in and around Placerville. The US Post Office incurred some of the flood waters.

A debris flow induced by heavy rainfall impeded travel on Highway 145 for over an hour.

Heavy rainfall resulted in minor flooding and small rocks falling onto Highway 145 mainly near Norwood Hill and also between mile markers 88 and 90 in the canyon section of Highway 145.

Heavy rainfall resulted in a debris flow which closed Highway 145 south of Telluride for several hours.

Flash flooding swept debris across Highway 145 near Placerville between mile markers 84 and 86. The highway was closed for several hours due to clean up efforts after the flood waters abated.

Flash flooding caused normally dry washes to run full and out of banks onto residences in the Egnar area.