Jun 8, 2006
Heavy rainfall from a thunderstorm cell that moved north over Sleeping Ute Mountain and then across McElmo Canyon produced flash flooding which heavily damaged a number of bridges, driveways, and irrigation ditches. Damage also was reported to sideroll Irrigation systems. Flood waters 10 to 12 feet deep rushed down some large and normally dry arroyos, and extensive erosion occurred throughout the flooded areas. Fast moving water up to two feet deep crossed G Road and blocked traffic for about
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5514755). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Montezuma County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.