Sep 7, 2002
Flash flooding was widespread along the east side of the Animas Valley. Very large debris flows accompanied the flash floods. Two large houses in the path of the flows incurred extensive damage. Two mobile homes were knocked off their foundations. And some sheds were heavily damaged or destroyed. Mud, large trees, and boulders the size of cars covered many sections of county roads and residential properties up to 10 feet deep. A six mile section of irrigation canal was completely filled with
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5320845). 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.