Flash Flood — Otero, Colorado

2023-06-06 · near Higbee, Otero, Colorado

Event narrative

Water in creek is over the road and bridge. Local estimates are that the creek is running at least 10 feet higher than normal.

Wider weather episode

The beginning of a very wet month began with flash flooding and a few severe weather reports in early June. There was a closed low pressure located over California bringing Pacific based moisture over southern Colorado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1115319. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.