Flash Flood — Ouray, Colorado

2000-08-30 · near Ridgway, Ouray, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A slow moving thunderstorm dropped very heavy rainfall to the northeast of Ridgway. The runoff from the heavy rainfall washed away a portion of County Road 10 and a ranchers head gate.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5171259. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.