Flood — Gunnison, Colorado
2019-06-21 · near (guc)gunnison Co Arp, Gunnison, Colorado
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A woman was on a stand-up paddle board on the Gunnison River near County Road 32 when she lost control and became caught on a tree in the river. She later passed away.
Wider weather episode
Accelerated snowmelt due to above normal temperatures produced high and fast flow on the Gunnison River. Two women died in separate recreational accidents caused by the dangerous water conditions.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 832399. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.