Colorado is no stranger to flash floods, especially during the summer months when intense thunderstorms and sudden downpours can lead to dangerous and rapidly developing flood conditions. As September is approaching, Coloradoans are reminded of the floods in 2013. From September 9 to September 16, 2013, the Front Range of Colorado experienced a catastrophic flooding event caused by record-breaking rainfall. Over a span of just five days, some areas received between 6 and 18 inches of rain, leading to severe flooding in multiple communities. The disaster resulted in nine fatalities,…
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