One to two inches rain fell in the Orchard Mesa and Clifton areas within a one hour period, which resulted in widespread street flooding. Many residences were also flooded with at least several inches of water inside the dwellings.
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One to two inches rain fell in the Orchard Mesa and Clifton areas within a one hour period, which resulted in widespread street flooding. Many residences were also flooded with at least several inches of water inside the dwellings. The largest measured rainfall amount from the storm was 2.01 inches in Clifton.
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1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.
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