Flash Flood — Teller, Colorado

2017-08-09 · near Cripple Creek, Teller, Colorado

Event narrative

Flash flooding was noted on County Road 11, where flowing water was more than six inches deep and 100 feet wide for a time.

Wider weather episode

A thunderstorm produced heavy rain and flash flooding in southwest Teller County. Another severe storm produced wind damage south of the Pueblo Resevoir. In addition lightning struck a house in southwest Colorado Springs.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 706878. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.