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Flash Flood — Garfield, CO

Jul 23, 1997

Flood waters from swollen creeks washed across six roads, including interstate 70, resulting in closures of varying periods. A man driving a pickup tried to cross one of the flooded roads and was swept away to his death. His mangled pickup was found more than a quarter mile away. Three irrigation ditches were damaged, along with some fields of corn and hay. Six houses had minor damage, mainly from flooded basements.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5610111). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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