Flash Flood in Ouray County, Colorado
Flash Flood July 20, 2017 · Ouray County, Colorado
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding and mudslides southwest of the town of Ouray. The costliest flash flood in the impacted area tore up a section of County Road 361 where new construction had just been completed. The crib wall, culverts, and other cement road structures were damaged beyond repair. Additionally, several culverts along County Road 361 became clogged by debris. Flash flooding with tons of debris deposits also occurred further down on Yankee Boy Road where 26 mudslides occurred. Additional mudslides and flooding also came down across Corkscrew Road. Radar estimated rainfall was between 0.50 to 1.00 inches at the time.
The wider storm
Subtropical moisture over the area produced some thunderstorms with heavy rainfall. Flash flooding occurred at a location in Ouray County.
Began near Campbird (37.9806, -107.7094).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 706026. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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