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Flash Flood — Pueblo, CO

Jun 9, 2024

A boundary stalled out over the plains and resulted in the development of strong storms. Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms produced some flash flooding in Huerfano and Pueblo Counties. Isolated stronger storms (sub-severe) also developed further west over Saguache County, resulting in some hail (below severe criteria) and a brief landspout was also reported.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1195141). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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