Jul 8, 2023
Severe thunderstorms produced large hail and intense winds over parts of the urban corridor and northeast plains and included: Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Elbert, Jefferson, Lincoln, Phillips and Weld counties. The hail ranged in size from 1 to 2 inches in diameter, with peak wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph. In addition, heavy rain flooded an underpass along Highway 36, with 3 feet of standing water which closed the roadway for several hours.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1123434). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Arapahoe County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.