Debris Flow — Rio Blanco, Colorado

2024-06-22 · near Meeker, Rio Blanco, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rain caused a mudslide across Highway 64 at mile marker 65 over Rio Blanco County, 11 miles west-southwest of Meeker.

Wider weather episode

Remnant moisture remained to fuel some stronger storms across the region, but flooding was more localized in nature. One particular storm caused a mudslide across Highway 64 at mile marker 65 over Rio Blanco County, 11 miles west-southwest of Meeker.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1198351. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.