Flash Flood — Huerfano, Colorado

2021-07-25 · near (vtp)la Veta Pass, Huerfano, Colorado

Event narrative

Flooding occurred at Indian Creek and Road 421. Eight inches of water was noted, but with no damage.

Wider weather episode

Another active period across southern Colorado on this day, with showers and thunderstorms observed over much of the area. The eastern mountain and I-25 corridor interface was a location with more widespread development, especially along the Highway 50 corridor. In this area, heavy rainfall with flooding, large hail, and damaging winds were observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 977743. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.