Flash Flood — Otero, Colorado

2024-07-07 · near Rocky Ford, Otero, Colorado

Event narrative

Flooded intersection at Highway 50 and Steen Ave, in La Junta, began at 8:55pm MDT. Road closed due to high water.

Wider weather episode

Strong storms and flash flooding on July 7th for Prowers, Bent, Otero Counties.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1203182. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.