Flash Flood — Huerfano, Colorado

2021-07-02 · near (vtp)la Veta Pass, Huerfano, Colorado

Event narrative

Debris and mudflow were noted into Middle Creek and along county roads 440 and 442.

Wider weather episode

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms occurred through mid evening across the mountains, mountain valleys, and locations along and west of I-25. The severe threat was low, though a stronger storm or two did occur. An isolated flash flooding threat was also noted on this day, and did occur with the Spring Burn Scar observing heavy rainfall and flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 977381. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.