Flash Flood in Costilla County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 24, 2019 · Costilla County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Costilla County Emergency Manager reported some of the railroad tracks for the Rio Grande Scenic Rail Road have been washed out near Fir.

The wider storm

During the afternoon hours of July 24th, a few strong thunderstorms developed on the west side of the Sange de Cristo Mountains in Costilla County. This activity moved up the western slope of the range and began to heavily rain along the north and central portions of the Spring burn scar, spreading into Huerfano County. Wagon Creek, South Abeyta Creek, and Middle Creek were hit the hardest with washed out train tracks, and impacted roadways leaving La Veta.

Began near La Veta Pass (37.4900, -105.1800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 848170. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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