Flash Flood — San Miguel, Colorado

2016-07-20 · near Sawpit, San Miguel, Colorado

Event narrative

Flash floods and mud slides closed roads, including Highway 145, in and around Sawpit and Placerville. Minor damage occurred to some personal property.

Wider weather episode

A weak disturbance which moved over the San Juan Mountains in a moist environment resulted in thunderstorms with intense rainfall during the afternoon. This resulted in flash floods and mudslides in Sawpit and Placerville.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 681896. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.