Heavy Rain — Montrose, Colorado

2016-08-06 · near Naturita, Montrose, Colorado

Event narrative

In Naturita a strong storm produced very heavy rain and frequent lightning with 0.62 of an inch of rain within 30 minutes. The heavy rainfall resulted in minor flooding at the Naturita Elementary School, with standing water inside the building. Mud, rocks, and water also flowed across a road within the town.

Wider weather episode

A subtropical moisture surge resulted in another round of heavy rain showers across western Colorado. Minor flooding occurred on saturated soils from the previous day's rainfall.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 681909. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.