Debris Flow — Garfield, Colorado

2024-08-10 · near Douglas Pass, Garfield, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rain from a thunderstorm resulted in mud and small rocks across Highway 139 near Douglas Pass.

Wider weather episode

Ample monsoonal moisture was in place on the afternoon of August 10, along with some modest upper level support in the form of passing shortwaves and an upper level jet. This scenario supported widespread strong to severe convection across the region, resulting in severe wind gusts as well as heavy rain that led to multiple debris flows.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1208158. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.