Flash Flood — San Miguel, Colorado

2014-07-28 · near Sawpit, San Miguel, Colorado

Event narrative

Numerous mudslides were reported along Highway 145 between Placerville and Sawpit and disrupted traffic.

Wider weather episode

Active monsoon thunderstorms produced another afternoon of heavy rainfall in southwest Colorado where numerous debris flows were observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 545337. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.