Debris Flow in San Miguel County, Colorado

Debris Flow July 15, 2022 · San Miguel County, Colorado

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Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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 across the road.

The wider storm

Ample monsoon moisture paired with the aided support aloft from a passing shortwave resulted in numerous showers and thunderstorms across western Colorado. Some storms produced heavy rain which led to a localized debris flows and flash flooding in portions of San Miguel and Mesa counties.

Began near Sawpit (37.9900, -108.0000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1029908. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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