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Does Colorado have flooding?
It’s no secret that there have been multiple occasions where flooding has wreaked havoc across Colorado over the years.
Does Colorado have a monsoon season?
The North American monsoon season officially starts June 15. It generally begins in the southwestern U.S., and if strong enough can reach Colorado and even into Wyoming, generally July into August. For the past several years, the monsoon season has not been as active as this year.
Is the Thompson River flooding?
No flooding is occurring along the Thomson River Cowwarr Weir to Wandocka. The Thomson River at Wandocka peaked at 6.16 metres around 09:00 pm Friday 01 October and is currently at 5.74 metres and falling.
How does low pressure affect flooding?
Low pressure and high winds increase the size of waves and the water level of bodies of water. If wind direction, atmospheric conditions and high tides align it can result in major flooding across a significant area and cause river flooding upstream. The damage caused by storm surges can be extreme.
Why is Colorado flooding?
Wildfires, which are becoming more numerous and intense across the west amid a warming climate, and the effects of heavy, monsoon rains, lead to big flooding events like we’ve seen this year.
Where did the flood water go in Colorado?
Saturated soils left water with no place to go, and puddles turned to ponds throughout the densely populated Colorado Front Range. Rainwater swelled rivers and creeks, overtopped dams, flooded basements, and washed out roads.
Is there a flood report system in Colorado?
Although many reports contain flood information for streams in Colorado, there is no centralized repository for this information, making it difficult to access flood data.
When was the last flood in Boulder Colorado?
Boulder is no stranger to floods. In fact, it is one of Colorado’s most flood-vulnerable communities. The city is situated at the mouth of a canyon, and the Boulder Creek flows through the middle of town. According to weather historian Christopher C. Burt, floods pummeled Boulder in 1894, 1896, 1906, 1909, 1916, 1921, 1938, and 1969.
What was the weather like in Colorado in September 2013?
Through the first week of September 2013, Colorado was exceptionally warm and dry. By September 12, everything had changed. Flood conditions stretched about 150 miles, from Colorado Springs north to Ft. Collins. Saturated soils left water with no place to go, and puddles turned to ponds throughout the densely populated Colorado Front Range.