Debris Flow in San Miguel County, Colorado

Debris Flow July 14, 2019 · San Miguel County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thunderstorms produced heavy rain southeast of Telluride which resulted in some debris flow at Bridal Veil Road. At least four feet of water was running across the road which caused it to be completely washed away where it crossed Ingram Falls. Additionally, several inches of rock was displaced across the area. Radar estimated rainfall rates of 0.50 to 0.75 inches per hour.

The wider storm

Strong instability and adequate subtropical moisture from the North American Monsoon led to thunderstorms which developed across western Colorado. These storms produced heavy rain and some debris flow in San Miguel County.

Began near Telluride (37.9203, -107.7702).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 833667. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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