Debris Flow — Ouray, Colorado

2022-08-01 · near Portland, Ouray, Colorado

Event narrative

Mud and debris flowed across County Road 17 at Corbett Creek near the Dallas Trailhead as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1035788. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.