Debris Flow — Hinsdale, Colorado

2013-08-05 · near Lake City, Hinsdale, Colorado

Event narrative

A debris flow caused by heavy rainfall closed Highway 149 between mile markers 77 and 79 for several hours.

Wider weather episode

Heavy runoff from thunderstorm rainfall caused a debris flow which closed a highway near Lake City.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 533628. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.