Flood in Mesa County, Colorado

Flood August 24, 2023 · Mesa County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain from thunderstorms resulted in minor flooding/ponding of water on portions of I-70 near mile marker 56 going east towards De Beque.

The wider storm

Remnants from Tropical Storm Harold lifted across the Desert Southwest. This, combined with already abundant subtropical moisture, resulted in widespread showers and thunderstorms across western Colorado. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. As a result of the heavy rain, some flooding and debris flows occurred in portions of Gunnison, Garfield, Mesa, and Montezuma counties.

Began near De Beque (39.2614, -108.2884).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1113836. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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