Flash Flood in Ouray County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 25, 2002 · Ouray County, Colorado

The wider storm

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 5311484. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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