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Flash Flood — Montezuma, CO

Aug 6, 2006

Heavy rain producing thunderstorms caused flash flooding in and around Cortez, flooding streets, parks, and a few homes. The most intense downpour during this event produced 1.7 inches of rain within 80 minutes. Some residences were evacuated as water reached over knee high in depth at those properties. Water was flowing through some streets and yards like a raging river. Water was 3 to 4 feet deep on some streets.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5528875). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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