Flash Flood — Hinsdale, Colorado

1996-07-17 · near Lake City, Hinsdale, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Flash flooding occurred along an eight mile stretch from Lake City to about 2 miles southwest of Lake San Cristobal. Mud and rock slides covered roads and flowed onto residental properties. Several roads were washed out in places. It took over 3 weeks for road crews to repair roads and remove debris which included large boulders. 1.50 inches of rain was reported in a 45 minute period at Lake City. Heavier rainfall was estimated upstream around the Lake San Cristobal area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5557351. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.