Flash Flood — Grand, Colorado

2021-08-03 · near Hot Sulphur Spgs, Grand, Colorado

Event narrative

Grand County experienced periods of heavy rainfall during the evening. The commercial operation at Drowsy Water Ranch was heavily impacted. The Ranch began an evacuation of guests to predetermined safe facilities on the property in accordance with their emergency plans.

Wider weather episode

Localized flash flooding occurred near Glen Haven and The Retreat in the Cameron Peak burn area. Flash flooding also impacted a portion of the East Troublesome burn area on the 3rd.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 982420. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.