Jul 7, 2012
Heavy rain produced flash flooding in and near the Front Range Foothills. In central Larimer County, heavy rain from nearly stationary thunderstorms caused flash flooding in the High Park burn scar. The heavy rain caused debris flows of rock, mud and ash onto the roadway, which forced the closure of State Highway 14, between Stove Praire and Ted's Place. Rist Canyon was also closed briefly near Stove Praire. The mudslides ranged in depth from 1 to 3 feet. The more significant debris was rep
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 397614). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Larimer County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.