Flash Flood — Custer, Colorado

2021-07-25 · near Wetmore, Custer, Colorado

Event narrative

Extensive road damage was observed. A 7 foot wall of water developed due to a culvert plugging up. County roads 271, 261, and 265 all remained closed throughout the night.

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 977747. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.