Flash Flood — Huerfano, Colorado

2020-08-15 · near Cuchara, Huerfano, Colorado

Event narrative

Highway 12 was temporarily closed for a flash flood and minor debris flow off of the Spring burn scar.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon and early evening time frame on this day, primarily affecting locations along the I-25 corridor. Hail was the main hazard observed this day, though burn scar flash flooding also occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 919461. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.