Flash Flood in Montrose County, Colorado

Flash Flood September 14, 2013 · Montrose County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

At least six inches of fast moving water flowed over Highway 90 near mile marker 25. Additionally, several mud slides occurred along Highway 141 from mile markers 63 to 68.

The wider storm

The weather pattern was favorable for another strong push of monsoon moisture northward into Colorado in mid September. The resultant thunderstorms produced heavy rainfall which contributed to flash flooding and debris flows across many areas.

Began near Nucla Arpt (38.2501, -108.5793).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 528828. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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