Flash Flood — Chaffee, Colorado

2022-08-04 · near (s29)alexander Fld S, Chaffee, Colorado

Event narrative

Law enforcement reported significant flooding just north of the highway 50, between Poncha Springs and Salida.

Wider weather episode

Continued stream of moisture across the region produced numerous pockets of heavy rain leading to flash flooding, mainly in Fremont County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1048630. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.