Flash Flood — Ouray, Colorado

2013-08-28 · near Ouray, Ouray, Colorado

Event narrative

Oak Creek and Canyon Creek experienced flash floods due to heavy runoff runoff from nearby mountains. Roads on the west side of Ouray were impassable due to the rising and fast moving water.

Wider weather episode

Localized flash flooding was reported yet again in southwest Colorado in the northwest San Juan mountains as thunderstorms with heavy rainfall continued to be a threat.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 533848. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.