Flood — Eagle, Colorado

2019-06-06 · near Avon, Eagle, Colorado

Event narrative

A raft carrying five young men down the Eagle River flipped when it hit a tall wave and a hole on the other side of the river near Eagle-Vail. As a result, all five passengers were thrown into the raging river. Four managed to scramble up the bank to safety while one was swept away and eventually passed away.

Wider weather episode

Accelerated snowmelt due to above normal temperatures produced high and fast flow on the Eagle River. A man died from a recreational accident caused by the dangerous water conditions.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 832420. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.