Flash Flood — Ouray, Colorado

2013-08-06 · near Portland, Ouray, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall along the Canyon Creek drainage area forced water and debris a foot deep over County Road 17 near Ouray.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall moved through the northern San Juan Mountains. Flash flooding occurred in Ouray County during the early afternoon hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 537239. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.