Flash Flood — Chaffee, Colorado

2004-08-18 · near Buena Vista, Chaffee, Colorado

Event narrative

In total, five mudslides occurred on Cottonwood Pass Road (CR 306) about one mile west of the hot springs pool. The mud on the road ranged from two to 14 feet deep. Cottonwood Hot Springs and several residences needed to be evacuated as a precaution.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5419402. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.