Flood in Mesa County, Colorado
Flood August 17, 2023 · Mesa County, Colorado
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
An NWS employee reported 1 to 2 feet of standing water at the intersection of 7th Street and Riverside Parkway in Grand Junction as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. Various observers recorded close to or more than an inch of rain fell with storms.
The wider storm
As the ridge of high pressure moved into a more favorable position near the Southern Plains, western Colorado was able to access the deeper monsoon moisture. This led to increased coverage of showers and thunderstorms. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain which led to some flooding in portions of Mesa County.
Began near Grand Jct (39.0571, -108.5615).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1113834. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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