Aug 29, 2002
Heavy rainfall caused widespread mud and debris flows across the Missionary Ridge Burn area. Drainages affected by the flows included Jacks Creek, Shearer Creek, Stevens Creek, and Red Creek. Some of the worst flooding and debris flows occurred in the Stevens Creek drainage near the 6000 block of County Road 250. One house was slammed with mid and debris up to 8 feet deep. Fences, lawn furniture and other items were damaged or destroyed. At least one driveway was washed out.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5320727). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in La Plata County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.