Debris Flow — Montrose, Colorado

2016-08-08 · near Paradox, Montrose, Colorado

Event narrative

A mudslide occurred along Highway 141 between mile markers 107 and 109.

Wider weather episode

An upper trough moved through the region and interacted with subtropical moisture which resulted in numerous showers and thunderstorms, some with heavy rainfall.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 683117. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.