Flash Flood in Otero County, Colorado

Flash Flood August 6, 2022 · Otero County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Underpass flooded and impassable.

The wider storm

Late afternoon thunderstorm activity pushed off the Palmer Divide moving east-southeast across the Colorado plains. Numerous flash flooding events, severe thunderstorm winds and some damage were reported across the region.

Began near La Junta (37.9800, -103.5600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1048643. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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