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Flood — Routt, CO

Apr 12, 2023

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain / Snow Melt

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 1081479). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Routt, CO

This event is one of many recorded floods in Routt County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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