Flash Flood in Ouray County, Colorado

Flash Flood August 2, 2011 · Ouray County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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

Began near Red Mtn (37.9060, -107.7153).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 331569. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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