Flash Flood — Custer, Colorado

2018-07-27 · near Wetmore, Custer, Colorado

Event narrative

A sheriff reported washouts over County Road 387, downstream of the Junkins Burn Scar in Custer County.

Wider weather episode

A severe thunderstorm developed over the Junkins Burn scar during the afternoon of the July 27th. A severe thunderstorm warning was in place for the thunderstorm, as well as a flash flood warning for the drainage of the burn scar.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 772852. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.