May 10, 2017
Numerous strong to severe storms occurred, producing hail up to the size of golf balls and strong winds. Areas of very heavy rain occurred across portions of Custer, Pueblo, Otero, Bent, and Prowers Counties. The Junkins burn scar was especially hard hit, with 3 to 6 inches of rain, causing a significant flash flood along North Creek into the Beulah Valley. There were numerous road washouts in western Pueblo County.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 686480). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pueblo County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.