Apr 9, 2023
Above normal temperatures accelerated snowmelt from a near-record snowpack. This resulted in high and fast flows on several rivers and drainages across Western Colorado. The increased runoff and flooding compromised several county roads and bridges across Montezuma, Archuleta, Routt, Delta, Dolores, Montrose, and Moffat counties.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1081477). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Montezuma County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.