Flash Flood — Montrose, Colorado

2013-09-14 · near Naturita, Montrose, Colorado

Event narrative

Flash flood waters ran across the intersection of Highways 90 and 141.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 528829. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.