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Flash Flood — Saguache, CO

Jul 24, 2021

Increases in moisture and instability on this day supported thunderstorm development over and near the mountains, and also around the I-25 and Highway 50 corridors. Stronger development did occur across Pueblo county, where heavy rainfall with flash flooding and damaging winds were observed.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 977737). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Saguache, CO

This event is one of many recorded floods in Saguache County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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