Flash Flood — Larimer, Colorado
2022-07-15 · near Drake, Larimer, Colorado
2
Direct deaths
$250K
Property damage
Event narrative
Two people were killed when very heavy rainfall produced flash flooding in the Cameron Peak burn area.
Wider weather episode
Two people were killed after heavy rain which produced a destructive debris flow in the Cameron Peak burn area. The 37-yr old woman and her 12-yr old daughter were in a camp trailer that was swept away at Calcite Road along Sheep Creek. In addition, a cabin along Granite Road was destroyed in the flood. Buckhorn Rd (LCR 44H) was heavily damaged in the flood. Several other roads were washed out or extensively damaged.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1029111. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.