Flash Flood — Fremont, Colorado

2025-07-31 · near Royal Gorge, Fremont, Colorado

Event narrative

Significant runoff through Royal Gorge washed out sections of the railroad track near RR Mile Marker 5, west of the Royal Gorge RR Station. Train passengers had to be evacuated.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall of 1-1.5 inches led to flash flooding around Caon City and Royal Gorge.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274583. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.