Flash Flood in Huerfano County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 26, 2020 · Huerfano County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flooding over toppled Hwy 12 at mile marker 14.5. Hwy 12 saw approx. 3 inches of mud with 3 inches of water on the road over a distance of approximately 90 feet.

The wider storm

There was potential for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms across far southeast Colorado late in the afternoon and evening, however, flash flooding was more of a concern this day, especially for the Decker and Spring burn scars.

Began near Cuchara (37.4100, -105.0700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 914004. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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