Flood in Otero County, Colorado

Flood July 3, 2024 · Otero County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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

Began near (lhx)la Junta Arpt (38.0400, -103.5600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1202971. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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