Flash Flood — Custer, Colorado

2021-07-21 · near Westcliffe, Custer, Colorado

Event narrative

Hermit road from Highway 69 to 96 was closed due to flooding in several locations.

Wider weather episode

An abundance of moisture and instability, focus for thunderstorm development over and near the mountains, and slow moving storms all supported heavy rainfall with flash flooding. Multiple reports were noted along the eastern mountains.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 977424. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.