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.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Garfield County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.