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Debris Flow in Central Colorado River Basin, Colorado

Debris Flow January 13, 2003 · Central Colorado River Basin, Colorado

Death

Injuries

$75K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

A large rock slide crashed into seven vehicles and covered the west bound lanes of Interstate 70 near the South Canyon exit, about five miles west of Glenwood Springs. A passenger in one vehicle was killed when a three-foot-diameter boulder caved in the passenger side of the vehicle. At least six other people were injured. The rock slide was initiated over 200 feet above I-70 and was likely caused by a cycle of freezing and thawing.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5354358. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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