Debris Flow — Ouray, Colorado

2013-09-04 · near Ouray, Ouray, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall caused mud and debris flows in Senator Gulch past Angle Creek.

Wider weather episode

High pressure over eastern Colorado and a stationary upper trough over the Pacific allowed monsoonal moisture to continue streaming into the area. Slow moving thunderstorms produced heavy rain which caused minor flooding and debris flows in Ouray County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 517455. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.