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Flash Flood — Larimer, CO

Jun 22, 2009

Property Damage
$10K
Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

Severe thunderstorms produced large hail across Boulder, Larimer and Weld Counties. Hail up to 2 inches in diameter was observed in Boulder County. Crop damage was observed near Wellington. Very heavy rain produced flash flooding in parts of Fort Collins, Laporte, Livermore and Wellington. Two weak tornadoes also touched down.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 177131). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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