Flood in Mesa County, Colorado

Flood August 14, 2022 · Mesa County, Colorado

$250

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Localized flooding occurred 5 miles north-northwest of Mesa as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. 0.94 inches of rain fell in an hour.

The wider storm

High pressure remained centered over the Southern Plains which allowed for monsoon moisture to continue to stream into western Colorado. This abundance of moisture resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. Some areas in western Colorado saw debris flows and/or flooding.

Began near Mesa (39.2400, -108.1600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1039720. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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