Debris Flow in San Miguel County, Colorado

Debris Flow July 18, 2024 · San Miguel County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain from slow moving thunderstorms resulted in multiple mudslides along Highway 145 between mile markers 72 and 77, south of Sawpit. There were reports of 4 mudslides between mile markers 72 and 77 on Highway 145 between 1545 and 1600 MST. One, possibly two, bigger slides occurred between mile markers 76 and 77 on Highway 145. This resulted in a closure of Highway 145 between mile markers 72 and 78 in both directions.

The wider storm

Deep subtropical moisture remained trapped underneath an area of high pressure, resulting in slow moving thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rainfall rates and small hail. One particular storm resulted in multiple debris flows over the Sawpit area in San Miguel County.

Began near Fall Creek (38.0023, -108.0145).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1204552. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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