Flash Flood in Eagle County, Colorado

Flash Flood August 3, 2021 · Eagle County, Colorado

$100K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

The White River National Forest reported Homestake Road was closed just past the turn-out to Gold Park Campground. The road washed out due to flash flooding where it crossed French Creek. The road remained closed before reopening the day afternoon.

The wider storm

High pressure began to reposition over the Great Basin, cutting off the stream of deep monsoonal moisture over the region. Even so, enough moisture lingered over the area which resulted in another round of diurnal showers and thunderstorms. The stronger storms produced heavy rain which led to localized flash flooding and debris flows in San Miguel, Gunnison and Eagle counties.

Began near Pando (39.4061, -106.4344).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 965673. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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