Flash Flood — Pitkin, Colorado

2007-07-19 · near Redstone, Pitkin, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rain producing thunderstorms caused flash flooding across a forest service road between Highway 133 and the Avalanche Creek Campground. About 3 feet of debris was deposited on the road in the wake of the flash flood. Dozens of campers were stranded in the campground until the next day.

Wider weather episode

An influx of monsoonal moisture resulted in an outbreak of heavy rain producing thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 50013. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.