Flash Flood — Costilla, Colorado

2021-07-21 · near Ft Garland, Costilla, Colorado

Event narrative

Flash flooding occurred at County lane 6 and Jauvez road in Ft. Garland. Significant torrents of water carved out the road in places.

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 977427. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.