Flash Flood — Pitkin, Colorado

2012-07-30 · near Redstone, Pitkin, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall resulted in a flash flood across a section of Highway 133 about six miles south of Carbondale. The flash flood deposited mud and debris up to three feet deep on the highway. Highway 133 was closed for nearly three hours due to this event.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall resulted in a flash flood across a section of Highway 133.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 395965. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.