Lyons says Texas floods remind them of the Colorado flash floods of 2013

LYONS, Colo. (KDVR) — Seeing all the death and devastation in Texas has brought back some heartbreaking memories for people who live in Lyons.

The town saw massive flash flooding in 2013 that washed away homes and businesses.

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People in Lyons say they had no idea the weather would get so bad, and that they had no warning either, back then. Much has changed in Lyons to try and keep it safer when waters come rushing down the mountain.

The community has made an incredible comeback after that devastating flash flooding in the community 12 years ago. The swollen St. Vrain creeks wiped out roads, bridges and homes in this town of 2,100…

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