Debris Flow in Routt County, Colorado
Debris Flow May 4, 2017 · Routt County, Colorado
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A debris flow consisting of dirt and boulders up to 20 feet in diameter came down onto Highway 40 and blocked the road for several hours.
The wider storm
Freeze-thaw cycles after a period of significant rain and snowfall resulted in a debris flow onto Highway 40.
Began near Tow Creek (40.4838, -107.0530).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 706462. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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