Debris Flow in Ouray County, Colorado

Debris Flow July 27, 2022 · Ouray County, Colorado

$10K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain from thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding and a debris flow across County Road 361, specifically in the Senator Gulch/Yankee Boy Basin area. Ouray County Road and Bridge reported a critical Hilfiker wall and culvert were significantly damaged as a result of the mudslide. Approximately 50 people were unable to leave the Yankee Boy Basin area until the debris was cleared.

The wider storm

Precipitable water values in excess of 150% of normal occurred across western Colorado as monsoon moisture continued to stream into the region. As a result, widespread showers and thunderstorms developed. Weak steering flow aloft resulted in slow moving storms. Additionally, storms produced heavy rain. Flash flooding and a debris flow occurred in Ouray County as a result of the heavy rain. Another localized debris flow occurred in Rio Blanco County.

Began near Campbird (37.9834, -107.7079).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1033474. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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