Debris Flow in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

Debris Flow September 22, 2025 · Rio Blanco County, Colorado

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Law Enforcement reported debris and mud closing both lanes of State Highway 13 at Mile Marker 36. Road had to be cleared before being able to be reopened.

The wider storm

A low tracking north of eastern Utah and western Colorado pushed a boundary through the northern counties, helping to trigger numerous showers and thunderstorms. Moisture with this system was rather shallow, but training thunderstorms made up for the lack of moisture, leading to flash flooding potential over sensitive areas. This included the Lee Burn Scar in Rio Blanco County, where numerous debris flows ran on this day.

Began near Meeker (39.9800, -107.9700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1295713. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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