Flash Flood in Chaffee County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 1, 2022 · Chaffee County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Chaffee county sheriff reports rock and mudslides along Highway 285 just north of Poncha Pass. CDOT was called out to clear debris.

The wider storm

Monsoonal moisture along with a passing mid level disturbance assisted with afternoon and evening thunderstorm development. A few stronger storms did develop, producing isolated heavy rainfall with localized flash flooding, and large hail.

Began near Poncha Spgs (38.4600, -106.0900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1045291. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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