Flood — San Miguel, Colorado

2023-05-15 · near Egnar, San Miguel, Colorado

Event narrative

Flooding occurred at the Gypsum Valley Boat Launch as a result of increased snowmelt and flow along the Dolores River.

Wider weather episode

Accelerated snowmelt from a near-record snowpack due to above normal temperatures produced high and fast flow on drainages in several counties across the Western Slope. As a result, flooding compromised various low-lying roads and areas. This included some lanes along I-70 west of Fruita, Colorado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1088030. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.