Debris Flow in La Plata County, Colorado

Debris Flow July 16, 2018 · La Plata County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A large amount of mud, tree branches, and other debris flowed through Hermosa Creek on the eastern portion of the 416 fire burn scar as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. At its crest the creek was running about 3 feet deeper than normal. Radar estimated half an inch to an inch of rain fell within a short period of time.

The wider storm

Deep subtropical moisture lingered across southwest Colorado and resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms that produced heavy rain and debris flows.

Began near Hermosa (37.4203, -107.8451).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 766088. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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