Flash Flood — Ouray, Colorado

1999-08-17 · near Ouray, Ouray, Colorado

Wider weather episode

A flash flood deposited a large amount of rock and mud across a road at the head of Engineer Trail near U.S. Highway 550. The road closure stranded a number of tourists who were traveling in Jeeps.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5713913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.