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Flash Flood — Yuma, CO

May 20, 2024

In the late afternoon of the 20th, a cluster of storms began to from in north central Colorado and moved east. As the evening progressed, this cluster grew into more of a line. This line of storms produced up to four inch diameter hail, accumulating hail up to a foot deep, 75 MPH wind gusts, and heavy rain. The combined effect of accumulating hail and heavy rainfall led to street and basement flooding in Yuma.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1221317). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Yuma, CO

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