Aug 3, 2020
Strong to severe storms developed over the higher terrain and along the I-25 corridor during the afternoon and evening hours. While the main risk for this day was severe weather, thunderstorm development over and near the higher terrain provided a risk for burn scar flash flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 918911). 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.