Flash Flood — Huerfano, Colorado

2024-06-09 · near La Veta, Huerfano, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall led to some water over short stretches of Hwy 160, county roads, ditches, and other low-lying areas. No other notable impacts reported. Radar-estimated rainfall of 1.5-2.0 inches occurred over impacted areas within warning area.

Wider weather episode

A boundary stalled out over the plains and resulted in the development of strong storms. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms produced some flash flooding in Huerfano and Pueblo Counties. Isolated stronger storms (sub-severe) also developed further west over Saguache County, resulting in some hail (below severe criteria) and a brief landspout was also reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1195138. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.