Flood in Eagle County, Colorado

Flood June 23, 2023 · Eagle County, Colorado

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Three river rafters using inflatable canoes got caught up in swift water flows which were elevated due to recent warm weather and accelerated snowmelt. One rafter got separated from the group and was discovered downstream. CPR efforts were not successful and rafter passed away.

The wider storm

Accelerated snowmelt from a near-record snowpack due to above normal temperatures produced high and fast flow on drainages in several west-central counties.

Began near Sweetwater (39.7275, -107.0133).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1095865. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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