Flood — Montrose, Colorado

2022-08-14 · near Montrose, Montrose, Colorado

Event narrative

Localized flooding occurred 6 miles southwest of Montrose as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. 1.25 inches of rain fell in an hour.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1039721. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.