Flash Flood in Costilla County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 21, 2021 · Costilla County, Colorado

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Ft Garland (37.3600, -105.3900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 977427. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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