Jun 11, 2010
A large complex of thunderstorms swept across Northeast Colorado producing very large damaging hail, intense thunderstorm winds as well as a couple of weak tornadoes. Large hail, from 1 to 3 inches in diameter, caused extensive damage to cropland, homes and vehicles. In southeast Weld County, 50,000 acres of cropland was pummelled. The combination of heavy rain and hail produced flash flooding over parts of Phillips and Weld Counties. Electrical outages were also reported in Weld County. St
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 241389). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Elbert County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.