Flash Flood — Archuleta, Colorado

2022-08-01 · near Chromo, Archuleta, Colorado

Event narrative

Forest Service Road 660, also known as Castle Creek Road, was washed out due to flash flooding as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. This resulted in the Fish Creek Trailhead being inaccessible.

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 1035802. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.