Flood in Gunnison County, Colorado

Flood May 5, 2023 · Gunnison County, Colorado

$1K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flooding occurred at Anders Ranch along East River as a result of increased flows from snowmelt.

The wider storm

Accelerated snowmelt from a near-record snowpack due to above normal temperatures produced high and fast flow on drainages in Pitkin and Gunnison counties. As a result, flooding compromised various trails in Pitkin County as well as a ranch along East River in Gunnison County.

Began near Almont (38.7340, -106.8580).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1089410. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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