The headwaters of the South Platte River caused widespread flooding as it moved through Morgan, northwest Washington and Logan Counties.  The damage was not as extensive in Sedgwick County.

Flood in LOGAN, COLORADO
From 16-SEP-13 18:00:00 to 21-SEP-13 13:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: BETA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 750.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The flood crest continued down the South Platte River and caused widespread flooding as it made its way into the communities of Merino, Atwood, Sterling, Illiff, Proctor and Crook.  Mandatory evacuations were ordered for those communities threatened by record flooding.  The preliminary damage assessment for Logan County indicated 180 residences were affected, with 15 homes completely destroyed. Another 18 homes suffered major damage while 57 had minor damage. There were also 15 mobile homes with minor damage, and 75 accessory structures or private property with minor damage. In addition, 73 miles of asphalt and dirt roads were compromised. All of the main bridges were compromised; eight state bridges and one county bridge.  The Northeast Colorado Health Department implemented the closing of several facilities in the city of Sterling due to the damage of Sterling's wastewater system.  All retail food, body art, childcare and pool facilities were closed until the system was back up and operating.  The headworks facility for the waste water management system was shut down when it became clear the river would swamp the site.

Flood in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 15-SEP-13 19:00:00 to 19-SEP-13 23:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ORCHARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.70M
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: County Official

The preliminary damage assessment included:  $1,510,800 for Residential Property Damage; $4,560,000 for County Bridge Infrastructure: $3,350,000 for County Asphault Infrastructure; and $786,000 for Gravel Road Infrastructure.  Most of the damage to the city was sustained in Riverside Park.  The city estimated a total cost of the flood at $20 million, including damages and expenditures.   Agricultural producers in Morgan County saw little damage from the flood overall.

Flood in WASHINGTON, COLORADO
From 15-SEP-13 05:00:00 to 20-SEP-13 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MESSEX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 250.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The flood crest moving down the South Platte River completely submerged the community of Messex and forced the evacuation of the small community for several days.  The railroad tracks, owned by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway on the west side of the river, suffered extensive damage.  In addition, a section of CO63 was also damaged. Several small bridges and county roads were washed out by flooding around Messex including Washington County Roads 59, N and WW.  The entrance and exit ramps of Interstate 76 to Barlow Road were closed due to flooding.  Fiber optic cables were also damaged during the flood.

Flood in SEDGWICK, COLORADO
From 17-SEP-13 23:00:00 to 21-SEP-13 13:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: SEDGWICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The extent if the damage was minimal and confined to areas west of Sedgwick which included County Roads 1,3,5,7 and 41.