Flash Flood — Fremont, Colorado

2021-07-21 · near Coaldale, Fremont, Colorado

Event narrative

County road 40 had water wash over with some debris on it from Butter creek, off of the Hayden Pass burn scar.

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 977425. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.