Jul 2, 2019
During the afternoon of July 2, 2019, heavy rain developed near San Luis, CO and slowly moved towards the Spring burn scar. Radar estimates 1 to 1.5 inches of rain fell within an hour across the center portion of the burn scar. Debris flows and mudslides were reported by the Huerfano County Emergency Manager.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 846582). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Huerfano County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.