Heavy Rain — Huerfano, Colorado

2022-07-11 · near La Veta, Huerfano, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall of 1.82 inches measured at Harrison Bridge near Cucharas, in one hour.

Wider weather episode

Strongest thunderstorm development with the heaviest rainfall on this day was focused over and near the higher terrain. Highest rainfall amounts approaching two inches in a short amount of time caused flash flooding and debris flows across multiple burn scars.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1045422. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.