Flash Flood in Delta County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 10, 2011 · Delta County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flood waters and debris crossed over Highway 50, leaving over a foot deep of mud and other debris on the road after the waters receded. Highway 50 was closed until CDOT crews were able to clear the road of debris.

The wider storm

A flow of subtropical moisture across western Colorado resulted in a number of thunderstorms with heavy rainfall.

Began near Delta Arpt (38.7706, -108.1017).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 331443. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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