Flash Flood — Gilpin, Colorado

1998-07-31 · near Black Hawk, Gilpin, Colorado

Event narrative

Heavy rain triggered a mudslide in Blackhawk. The mudslide blocked Main Street and caused an estimated $500,000 in damage to the Golden Gate Casino.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5662782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.