Flash Flood in Otero County, Colorado

Flash Flood June 6, 2023 · Otero County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Higbee (37.7500, -103.4800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1115319. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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