Flash Flood — Mesa, Colorado

2022-10-02 · near Durham, Mesa, Colorado

Event narrative

Flash flooding occurred as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms on the lower end of the No Thoroughfare Trail between D Road and Monument Road in Grand Junction.

Wider weather episode

Significant clearing late in the morning resulted in the development of high instability across western Colorado. This, paired with upper level support and ample moisture, produced strong to severe thunderstorms across the area in the late afternoon and early evening hours. Severe wind gusts up to 61 mph occurred in Garfield County. Additionally, heavy rain occurred with storms which led to flash flooding and debris flows across portions of San Miguel, Montrose, and Mesa counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1051512. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.