Debris Flow in San Miguel County, Colorado

Debris Flow July 15, 2018 · San Miguel County, Colorado

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rain from thunderstorms resulted in mud and debris flows across Colorado Highway 145 between mile markers 75 and 80. The highway was later closed between mile markers 77 and 80. Radar estimated an inch to an inch and a half of rain fell within a short period of time in that area.

The wider storm

A disturbance embedded in the flow pushed through western Colorado and brought significant moisture that produced heavy rainfall to portions of San Miguel County.

Began near (tex)telluride Arpt (37.9500, -107.9300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 766087. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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