Debris Flow in San Miguel County, Colorado

Debris Flow September 1, 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

Local law enforcement reported a mudslide in Sawpit. The KGJX radar estimated between 1.00 and 1.50 inches of rain in this area which is known for mudslides when heavy rain occurs.

The wider storm

A ridge of high pressure shifted to the east allowing deep monsoonal moisture to continue streaming into the area, which produced thunderstorms with heavy rainfall. An area in San Miguel County received heavy rainfall which caused a mudslide.

Began near Fall Creek (38.0071, -108.0039).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 517437. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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