Jul 16, 2024
High pressure began to retrograde to the west towards Arizona with drier air moving in from the north, keeping the subtropical moisture in place for areas south of Interstate 70. Enough moisture remained in addition to a shortwave moving through the flow to allow for a few strong storms still capable of moderate to heavy rainfall rates, that produced some localized flash flooding and mudslides in areas of steep terrain.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1204524). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Moffat County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.