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Flash Flood — Douglas, CO

Aug 24, 2008

Several landspout tornadoes developed along a boundary to the southeast of the Denver metropolitan area. In northwest Elbert County, minor damage was reported. The damage consisted of downed power lines, broken windows and a damaged out building. Severe thunderstorms also produced very heavy rain and hail, up to the size of quarters. ||In Douglas County, heavy rain caused flash flooding near the town of Westcreek. Private drives to residences in the Trail Creek subdivision were washed out.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 125356). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Douglas, CO

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

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