Aug 14, 2022
High pressure remained centered over the Southern Plains which allowed for monsoon moisture to continue to stream into western Colorado. This abundance of moisture resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region. Storms were slow moving and produced heavy rain. Some areas in western Colorado saw debris flows and/or flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1039720). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Mesa County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.