Debris Flow in Pitkin County, Colorado

Debris Flow August 1, 2022 · Pitkin 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

A mudslide occurred on Colorado Highway 133 near Redstone due to heavy rain which resulted in both lanes of traffic being closed due to cleanup operations.

The wider storm

Abundant monsoon moisture remained over the Four Corners region. Additionally, a shortwave disturbance moved overhead. This led to widespread showers and thunderstorms across western Colorado. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. Some storms produced localized debris flows across the region.

Began near Redstone (39.2600, -107.2300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1035769. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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