Flash Flood in Huerfano County, Colorado

Flash Flood August 3, 2020 · Huerfano County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Massive flash flood coming down Indian creek. Video shows several new channels, rushing water several feet deep with an expanse nearly 100 feet wide. CR 421 completely inundated.

The wider storm

Strong to severe storms developed over the higher terrain and along the I-25 corridor during the afternoon and evening hours. While the main risk for this day was severe weather, thunderstorm development over and near the higher terrain provided a risk for burn scar flash flooding.

Began near (vtp)la Veta Pass (37.4600, -105.1000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 918906. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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