Flash Flood — Ouray, Colorado

2011-08-02 · near Red Mtn, Ouray, Colorado

Event narrative

Flash floods deposited 1 to 2 feet of mud, rocks, and other debris onto Highway 550 on the north side of Red Mountain Pass. Highway 550 was closed until crews were able to clear the road.

Wider weather episode

Deep subtropical moisture in a light southwest flow aloft resulted in some thunderstorms with heavy rainfall in southwest Colorado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 331569. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.