Flood in Eagle County, Colorado

Flood June 6, 2019 · Eagle County, Colorado

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Avon (39.6237, -106.4918).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 832420. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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