Aug 26, 1997
A flash flood came roaring down from a creek north of Marble, crossing the main road on the northwest side of town before spilling into the Crystal River. The flood waters crossed a 100 yard section of the road, FR314, and was reported to be several feet deep. Mud and debris two feet deep remained on the road after the waters receded. A barn in the path of the flood waters was damaged, and many Aspen trees were leveled.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5618584). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Gunnison County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.