Flash Flood in Ouray County, Colorado

Flash Flood August 11, 2005 · Ouray County, Colorado

$15K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

Heavy rain producing thunderstorms caused flash flooding in the town of Ouray. Flooding from Sky Rocket Creek resulted in water and mud 1 foot deep for a 1/2 mile stretch along Highway 550. Highway 550 was closed from the hot springs pool to Timber Ridge Campground in Ouray. The visitor center had some water in it and lots of mud was reported in some parking lots.

Began near Ouray (38.0167, -107.6667).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5471566. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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