Flash Flood in Garfield County, Colorado

Flash Flood August 1, 2023 · Garfield County, Colorado

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What the National Weather Service wrote

The Garfield County Sheriff's office reported flash flooding in portions of Carbondale as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms.

The wider storm

Abundant monsoon moisture remained across Western Colorado. This led to another round of showers and thunderstorms across much of the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. As a result of the heavy rain, some flash flooding and debris flows occurred in both Garfield and Eagle counties. Additionally, some stronger storms produced large hail up to an estimated inch in diameter near Carbondale.

Began near Carbondale (39.4000, -107.2100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1105497. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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