Debris Flow in San Miguel County, Colorado

Debris Flow August 17, 2022 · San Miguel County, Colorado

$500

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A mudslide occurred as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms near Sawpit along Colorado Highway 145.

The wider storm

Deep subtropical moisture lingered over the Four Corners region. This resulted in another round of diurnally driven showers and thunderstorms. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. A localized debris flow occurred in San Miguel County.

Began near Sawpit (37.9883, -107.9939).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1039729. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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