Debris Flow in Gunnison County, Colorado

Debris Flow August 1, 2022 · Gunnison 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

Multiple debris flows occurred on Forest Service Road 314 in White River National Forest as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. The debris was 18 feet deep in some spots. The road remained closed for several days 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 Marble (39.0749, -107.1569).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1035770. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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