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Flash Flood — Archuleta, CO

Aug 1, 2022

Abundant monsoon moisture remained over the Four Corners region. Additionally, a shortwave disturbance moved overhead. This led to widespread showers and thunderstorms across western Colorado. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. Some storms produced localized debris flows across the region.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1035802). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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