Flood — Eagle, Colorado
2020-06-05 · near (ege)eagle, Eagle, Colorado
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A young boy who was playing in the playground area of the Eagle Villas Apartments accidentally drowned in the nearby Eagle River. He was missing for almost a month before his body was recovered in the Eagle River east of Dotsero on July 3rd.
Wider weather episode
Accelerated snowmelt due to above normal temperatures produced high and fast flow on the Eagle River. A young boy accidentally drowned while playing along the river.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 892334. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.