Jul 7, 2011
Heavy rain associated with a wet microbursts, produced over 3 inches of rain in 90 minutes across southeast Denver. In Denver, some underpasses were flooded with several feet of water which stranded motorists. As a result, the fire department conducted at least 10 water rescues. Some basements in Denver were inundated with up to 4 feet of water causing extensive flood damage. The Platte Valley and Western Model Railroad Club's model train display in Union Station was also damaged when 3 to 4
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 338785). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Boulder County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.