Flood — Otero, Colorado

2024-07-03 · near (lhx)la Junta Arpt, Otero, Colorado

Event narrative

Locally heavy rainfall (radar QPE estimated 1-2 inches) resulted in a quick rise and brief period of minor flooding along the Arkansas River in La Junta (LXHC2). The river crested just above Minor Flood Stage at 11.20 ft. at 6:15am MDT.

Wider weather episode

Locally heavy rainfall resulted in a quick rise and brief period of minor flooding along the Arkansas River in La Junta.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1202971. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.