Flash Flood in San Miguel County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 15, 2013 · San Miguel County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flooding swept debris across Highway 145 near Placerville between mile markers 84 and 86. The highway was closed for several hours due to clean up efforts after the flood waters abated.

The wider storm

Monsoonal moisture surged into western Colorado and produced thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall rates. The runoff from these storms produced flash flooding over area roadways.

Began near Placerville (38.0300, -108.0900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 500539. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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