Debris Flow — Ouray, Colorado

2014-08-15 · near Portland, Ouray, Colorado

Event narrative

Highway 550 was closed due to a debris flow at mile marker 100 in the Uncompahgre River valley near Portland. Mud, trees and tires all flowed across both lanes of the roadway.

Wider weather episode

Heavy rainfall resulted in a significant debris flow.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 548919. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.