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Flash Flood — Fremont, CO

Jul 25, 2021

Another active period across southern Colorado on this day, with showers and thunderstorms observed over much of the area. The eastern mountain and I-25 corridor interface was a location with more widespread development, especially along the Highway 50 corridor. In this area, heavy rainfall with flooding, large hail, and damaging winds were observed.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 977746). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Fremont, CO

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

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