Aug 4, 1999
Flooding and flash flooding problems developed over portions of the Urban Corridor as slow moving thunderstorms dumped anywhere from 2 to 3.5 inches of rainfall in approximately 3 hours. Near the junction of Interstate 25 and State Highway 36, up to 4 feet of water flooded an auto dealership. Approximately 45 cars were ruined. Sections of Interstate 25 and State Highway 36 near the interchange were closed due to floodwaters. Damage estimates to the dealership alone were approximately $500,0
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5718452). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Adams County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.