Flash Flood — San Miguel, Colorado

2013-08-26 · near Placerville, San Miguel, Colorado

Event narrative

Runoff from heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding in and around Placerville. The US Post Office incurred some of the flood waters.

Wider weather episode

A stagnant monsoonal pattern allowed afternoon thunderstorms to remain efficient rainfall producers. Many areas across western Colorado reported heavy rainfall, with flash flooding having occurred in and around Placerville.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 533818. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.