Overview
- A slow-moving storm that stalled over Evergreen and Kittredge Wednesday night produced locally intense rainfall and sent Bear Creek from about 6 cubic feet per second to nearly 1,900 cfs, creating a sudden, powerful surge.
- Emergency crews performed multiple water rescues after homes and downtown businesses were flooded and residents reported being trapped on vehicles and in garages during the peak flow.
- Floodwaters washed out two private bridges near Troublesome Gulch, exposed sewer lines and caused a water-main break that affected nearly 200 customers and triggered a targeted boil-water advisory.
- Transportation was severely disrupted as rock and mud slides closed Highway 6 with a CDOT-reported slide about 175 feet long, and Evergreen Lake and local canyon roads were clogged with debris requiring detours and cleanup.
- Officials report no known injuries and say recovery is focused on water and sewer repairs, debris removal and community aid from the Red Cross and volunteers while forecasters warn scattered storms remain possible.