Flash Flood — Ouray, Colorado

2002-07-25 · near Ouray, Ouray, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall resulted in a mudslide which closed U.S. Highway 550 over the San Juan Mountains for about five hours. The mud covered both lanes up to 4 feet deep along a 100 foot stretch of road.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5311484. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.