Flood in Routt County, Colorado

Flood August 25, 2023 · Routt County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Minor flooding occurred in portions of Steamboat Springs as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. A CoCoRaHS observer located 1 mile north-northwest of town measured 1.18 inches of rain in 30 minutes.

The wider storm

Remnants from decaying Tropical Storm Harold slowly exited western Colorado. This continued abundant moisture resulted in widespread showers and thunderstorms across much of the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. As a result of the heavy rain, some localized flooding occurred in Steamboat Springs in Routt County with debris flows reported in portions of Gunnison County.

Began near Steamboat Spgs (40.4900, -106.8300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1113809. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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