Flood in Washington County, Colorado

Flood September 15, 2013 – September 20, 2013 · Washington County, Colorado

$10.0M

Damage as recorded

$250K

Crop damage

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The flood crest moving down the South Platte River completely submerged the community of Messex and forced the evacuation of the small community for several days. The railroad tracks, owned by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway on the west side of the river, suffered extensive damage. In addition, a section of CO63 was also damaged. Several small bridges and county roads were washed out by flooding around Messex including Washington County Roads 59, N and WW. The entrance and exit ramps of Interstate 76 to Barlow Road were closed due to flooding. Fiber optic cables were also damaged during the flood.

The wider storm

The headwaters of the South Platte River caused widespread flooding as it moved through Morgan, northwest Washington and Logan Counties. The damage was not as extensive in Sedgwick County.

Began near Messex (40.4400, -103.4600).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 485269. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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