Flash Flood in Hinsdale County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 17, 1996 · Hinsdale County, Colorado

$30K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

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 5557351. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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