Debris Flow in Archuleta County, Colorado

Debris Flow July 28, 2022 · Archuleta County, Colorado

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Damage as recorded

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What the National Weather Service wrote

Several spots of mud and debris crossed Colorado Highway 160 by Capote Lake as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. Rainfall totals exceeded 1 inch.

The wider storm

Abundant monsoon moisture remained over the Four Corners region. This led to another round of showers and thunderstorms across southwest Colorado. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. As a result of the heavy rain, a debris flow occurred in Ouray County on Imogene Pass with some other mudslides reported in Archuleta County. Additionally, gusty outflow winds in excess of 60 mph occurred across portions of Rio Blanco County.

Began near Chimney Rock (37.2104, -107.2634).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1035757. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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