Flash Flood — Grand, Colorado

2022-07-23 · near Granby, Grand, Colorado

Event narrative

Highway 125 was closed when a brief burst of rain caused a mudslide between Trail Creek and Forest Road 112.

Wider weather episode

A brief period of heavy rainfall caused mud and rocks to cover Highway 125, as anywhere from 0.25 to 0.50 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes. The highway was closed between Trail Creek and Coral Cabin Creek Road (FR 112). There was some road damage with a large area of mud and rocks covering the roadway. Two bulldozers were brought out to remove the debris.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1031034. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.