Debris Flow — Montezuma, Colorado

2022-07-29 · near Pleasant View, Montezuma, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rain from thunderstorms resulted in mud and debris on Road BB near Pleasant View, between roads 12 and 13.

Wider weather episode

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. Some storms produced localized debris flows in Montezuma County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1035783. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.