{"id":22478,"date":"2022-06-26T05:04:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T11:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/?p=22478"},"modified":"2022-06-27T05:21:01","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T11:21:01","slug":"june-26-to-july-2-this-week-in-denver-weather-history-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thorntonweather.com\/blog\/weather-history\/june-26-to-july-2-this-week-in-denver-weather-history-3\/","title":{"rendered":"June 26 to July 2: This Week in Denver Weather History"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our look back at this week in Denver weather history certainly has plenty of the usual suspects related to severe weather. Most notable however are the many occurrences of lightning strikes and the effects they can have from sparking fires to causing significant injury and death.<\/p>\n

From the National Weather Service:<\/p>\n

22-26<\/p>\n

In 2012…from the 22nd to the 26th…the maximum temperature exceeded 100 degrees for five consecutive days.\u00a0 Two of the high temperatures on the 25th and 26th peaked at 105 degrees…which set the all time record for the month of June and tied the all-time maximum temperature for Denver.<\/p>\n

25-26<\/p>\n

In 1969\u2026high winds raked Boulder causing one fatality and some injuries. One man was injured by a falling tree limb. At the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder\u2026 Sustained winds of 55 to 60 mph with wind gusts to 123 mph were recorded. In downtown Boulder\u2026winds averaged 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 70 mph. Widespread minor damage occurred\u2026 Especially in the Table Mesa area of south Boulder. Much tree damage occurred in the older areas of Boulder where several trees were uprooted. A mobile home was overturned by the winds. At Stapleton Airport\u2026west winds gusted to 43 mph on the 25th and 37 mph on the 26th.<\/p>\n

In 1975\u2026strong winds damaged utility lines\u2026buildings\u2026 vehicles\u2026trees\u2026and power lines in Boulder and other communities to the north of Boulder. Microburst winds gusted to 45 mph at Stapleton International Airport on the 25th.<\/p>\n

In 1983\u2026heavy rain fell in the foothills west of Denver with 1.50 inches in 30 minutes at Intercanyon. Heavy rain continued over metro Denver on the 26th with two-day storm totals at many locations ranging from 1.00 to 2.50 inches. Rainfall totaled 1.37 inches at Stapleton International Airport on the 26th.<\/p>\n

In 1985\u2026one to two inches of rain fell over metro Denver. At Stapleton International Airport\u2026rainfall totaled 0.93 inches\u2026thunderstorm winds gusted to 44 mph\u2026and 7\/10 inch hail was measured. The air mass was unusually cold for the season\u2026and snow fell in the foothills above 8 thousand feet. The high temperature of only 63 degrees on the 26th equaled the record low maximum reading for the date.<\/p>\n

In 2012…Denver broke the all-time record temperature for the month of June on the 25th when it reached 105 degrees. This also tied the all-time record maximum temperature in Denver. The maximum temperature of 105 degrees was then matched once more on the 26th. Sandwiched in between these records…the minimum temperature of 71 on the morning of the 26th… established a new record high minimum for the date.<\/p>\n

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In 1873\u2026there was a great deal of smoke from a large forest fire in the mountains to the southwest of the city and a smaller fire directly to the west.<\/p>\n

In 1874\u2026fires at timberline to the west were visible from the city. New and extensive fires were continually started from south to northwest along the ridge line. Carelessness of tourists was the apparent cause of the fires. Large and valuable tracts of timber had already been destroyed.<\/p>\n

In 1890\u2026the only thunderstorm of the month produced a trace of rain. A trace of rain also fell on 7 other days. This was the only precipitation recorded during the month\u2026 Making it the driest June on record.<\/p>\n

In 1893\u2026northwest winds were sustained to 45 mph with gusts to 48 mph.<\/p>\n

In 1971\u2026a microburst wind gust to 58 mph was recorded at Stapleton International Airport. Dust devils were sighted.<\/p>\n

In 1980\u2026strong gusty thunderstorm winds damaged several mobile homes in Thornton. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 37 mph at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

In 1986\u2026hail piled up 1 1\/2 inches deep in Golden Gate Canyon and covered roadways an inch deep in Evergreen.<\/p>\n

In 1988\u2026a tornado touched down 2 miles north of Watkins. It was on the ground for 15 minutes and did no reported damage.<\/p>\n

In 1989\u2026two inch diameter hail fell at Kassler\u20261 inch hail at Louviers\u2026and 1 1\/2 inch hail at tiny town.<\/p>\n

In 1991\u2026high winds\u2026not associated with thunderstorms\u2026 Damaged a home in the Green Mountain area. The strong winds picked up a heavy metal and glass table on the deck of a house and threw it into the house. The table was destroyed and the house received considerable damage.<\/p>\n

In 1992\u20263\/4 inch diameter hail fell in south Aurora and near Buckley Air National Guard base. Golf ball size hail was reported in Parker.<\/p>\n

In 1994\u2026the all-time highest recorded temperature in June and the second highest temperature ever recorded in Denver\u2026 104 degrees occurred. This was the hottest day in Denver since August 8\u20261878\u2026when the temperature reached 105 degrees.<\/p>\n

In 2005\u2026strong thunderstorm winds gusting to 58 mph damaged a garage and some nearby trees near Fort Lupton. Winds also gusted to 58 mph near Watkins. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 mph near Roggen. Hail to 3\/4 inch in diameter was measured in southwest Aurora.<\/p>\n

In 2009\u2026severe thunderstorms moving through Denver and the surrounding metro area produced intense thunderstorm winds. At Denver International Airport\u2026a wind gust blew a luggage car into a southwest airlines airplane causing some damage. Peak wind gusts included: 68 mph at Denver International Airport\u20264 miles west of rocky mountain metropolitan airport and 12.5 miles north of Lowry AFB; 64 mph near Arvada and Parker; and 60 mph in Aurora\/cherry.<\/p>\n

In 2014…a severe thunderstorm produced a peak wind gust to 58 mph…9 miles northeast of Denver International Airport. Offically…a peak wind gust to 54 mph was measured from the northeast with just a trace of rainfall.<\/p>\n

In 2020…severe thunderstorms produced very strong wind gusts over parts of northern Jefferson and western Adams counties.\u00a0 A peak wind gust to 67 mph was observed at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport near Broomfield…with a gust to 61 mph in Thornton.<\/p>\n

<\/span>26-27<\/p>\n

In 1965\u2026wind gusts to 38 mph were recorded in downtown Boulder\u2026causing widespread minor damage. A microburst wind gust to 41 mph was recorded at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

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In 1873\u2026Pikes Peak was hidden from view by smoke from forest fires in the mountains to the southwest of the city.<\/p>\n

In 1927\u2026the temperature cooled to a low of only 72 degrees\u2026 The all-time record high minimum for the month.<\/p>\n

In 1980\u2026lightning injured 4 people on a baseball diamond in Broomfield. The bolt seriously injured the pitcher while also striking (out) the batter\u2026catcher and second baseman.<\/p>\n

In 1987\u2026a microburst wind gust to 53 mph was recorded at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

In 1990\u2026the temperature reached a high of 102 degrees\u2026 Setting a new record maximum for the date.<\/p>\n

In 1993\u2026thunderstorm winds gusted to 60 mph across parts of metro Denver. A wind gust to 50 mph blew over a 30-foot canvas tent at an amusement park southeast of Denver. Fifteen people\u2026mostly children\u2026were injured. Microburst wind gusts to 33 mph were recorded at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

In 2002\u2026heavy rain\u2026up to 3\/4 inch\u2026fell across sections of the Hayman burn area near Cheeseman Reservoir. Several forest service roads were washed out and many culverts were plugged by debris.<\/p>\n

In 2004\u2026heavy rain producing thunderstorms caused rock and mud slides across the overland fire burn area in Jamestown. An estimated 50 tons of sand\u2026dirt\u2026rock\u2026and ash slid into town\u2026filling a culvert under main street. The slide covered 150 to 225 feet of main street. The flood was produced by half an inch of rain in 30 minutes. A deluge of very heavy rainfall from nearly stationary thunderstorms caused flooding and flash flooding problems over parts of Jefferson and Douglas counties. An automated rain gage in Golden measured 3.60 inches of rainfall in one hour. Numerous homes were flooded in Golden\u2026including one that was 146 years old. The home was listed as a complete loss. State Highway 93 had to be closed from the Pine Ridge subdivision to the Golden Gate Canyon Road. At the height of the storm\u2026about 4 feet of water covered State Highway 93 through Golden\u2026 Forcing its temporary closure. Several intersections were also flooded and impassable. Rock and mud slides were reported in Golden Gate Canyon state park. At the Deer Creek Golf Course at Colorado 470 and Kipling\u2026the greens were completely inundated by floodwaters. Some backyards near the golf course were partially washed out. In Douglas County\u2026water up to a foot deep covered the roadways in Roxborough State Park. The Waterton Canyon Road also had to be closed due to high water.<\/p>\n

In 2010\u2026a severe thunderstorm produced hail up to 1 inch in diameter near Strasburg. Hail up to 3\/4 inch in diameter was reported in Aurora and Buckley Air Field.<\/p>\n

In 2014…a severe thunderstorm produced hail…up to 1 inch in diameter…near Ft. Lupton.<\/p>\n

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In 1873\u2026there was a great deal of smoke over the city from forest fires in the mountains.<\/p>\n

In 1875\u2026smoke from forest fires in the foothills south of Denver were visible from the city.<\/p>\n

In 1913\u2026an apparent dry microburst produced southwest winds sustained to 44 mph with gusts to 48 mph in the city.<\/p>\n

In 1925\u2026a thunderstorm produced north winds sustained to 38 mph with gusts to 44 mph.<\/p>\n

In 1958\u2026a microburst caused a brief wind gust to 58 mph at Stapleton Airport.<\/p>\n

In 1964\u2026lightning struck several homes in metro Denver\u2026 Sparking fires. Some flooding occurred in the stockyards area\u2026at west 45th avenue and St. Paul Street\u2026and along Harvard Gulch.<\/p>\n

In 1997\u2026strong microburst winds of unknown speed downed several trees\u2026signs\u2026and at least one light pole in the Fort Lupton area. Two trees knocked over by the storm downed power lines causing scattered outages.<\/p>\n

In 2002\u2026a thunderstorm wind gust to 60 mph was recorded in Parker.<\/p>\n

In 2005\u2026severe thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 66 mph near Longmont and to 60 mph near Niwot. No damage was reported. A thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 55 mph at Denver International Airport during the afternoon.<\/p>\n

In 2015…a lightning strike injured 15 hikers as they were descending 500 feet below the summit of Mt Bierstadt…in Clear Creek County…south of Georgetown.\u00a0 Eight adults were were transported from the trailhead…and three of those were taken to Denver-area hospitals. One was in serious condition…the other two had non-life threatening injuries. The strike also killed a dog. Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to 1 1\/2 inches in diameter…7 miles southwest of Byers…and 1 1\/4 inches in diameter…13 miles north of Elizabeth.<\/p>\n

In 2016…severe thunderstorms produced hail…from quarter to ping ball size…over northwest…west and southwest parts of Denver.\u00a0 In addition hail up to quarter size was also reported just southeast of Denver International Airport. Officially only a trace of rainfall was measured at the airport…with a peak wind gust of 35 mph from the west.<\/p>\n

29<\/p>\n

In 1874\u2026eight different fires in mountain forests were visible from the city. All of the fires were extensive\u2026 And the volume of smoke from each was immense. Three of these fires had been burning from the 18th with varied intensity.<\/p>\n

In 1911\u2026an apparent dry microburst produced sustained winds to 45 mph.<\/p>\n

In 1960\u2026a strong gust of wind blew a small foreign sedan off the highway near Brighton\u2026injuring the driver. East winds gusted to 40 mph at Stapleton Airport.<\/p>\n

In 1961\u2026thunderstorm winds estimated as high as 40 to 50 mph occurred over southeast Denver. No significant damage was reported.<\/p>\n

In 1962\u2026heavy rain and small hail caused some flooding in southwest Denver.<\/p>\n

In 1995\u2026upslope cloudiness with rain and fog cooled temperatures to record levels. Low temperature of 47 degrees equaled the record for the date. High temperature of only 54 degrees set a new record low maximum for the date. Rainfall totaled 0.90 inch at Denver International Airport and 0.41 inch at the site of the former Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

In 2003\u2026a severe thunderstorm in Parker produced hail to 1 inch in diameter.<\/p>\n

In 2011…two airmen from the Colorado National Guard suffered minor injuries when they were struck by lightning. They were hit while on duty at a flight line at Buckley Air Force Base.\u00a0 At Denver International Airport…a microburst produced a peak wind gust to 72 mph.<\/p>\n

29-2<\/p>\n

In 1990\u2026almost a year to date after the record breaking heat in early July 1989\u2026the third longest heat wave in Denver history started. From June 29th through July 2nd the temperature reached 100 degrees or more on four consecutive days. The highest reading of 102 degrees occurred on the 29th\u202630th\u2026and 1st. Combined with the 102 degree reading on June 27th this would have been the longest heat wave on record\u2026but the temperature climbed to only 98 degrees on June 28th.<\/p>\n

29-15<\/p>\n

In 2000\u2026the 29th marked the beginning of a near record hot streak for metro Denver. The high temperatures\u2026as recorded at Denver International Airport\u2026exceeded the 90 degree mark for 17 consecutive days from June 29th through July 15th. The record of 24 consecutive 90 degree or above days was set from July 13th through August 5th\u20262008.<\/p>\n

30<\/p>\n

In 1879\u2026dense smoke from mountain forest fires covered the city and obscured the sun as it set behind the mountains.<\/p>\n

In 1900\u2026a thunderstorm produced northwest winds to 44 mph with gusts to 58 mph\u2026but only a trace of rain.<\/p>\n

In 1917\u2026north winds were sustained to 47 mph with gusts to 52 mph.<\/p>\n

In 1942\u2026a strong thunderstorm produced hail and heavy rainfall in south Denver. Leaves were stripped from trees and heavy rain caused street flooding which halted traffic. Hail of unknown size reached a depth of 9 inches on the ground.<\/p>\n

In 1965\u2026funnel clouds were observed to the south of Stapleton International Airport and in Jefferson County\u202615 miles southwest of the airport. Later\u2026a tornado touched down briefly 1 mile east of Littleton\u2026causing only minor damage. Another tornado was observed 12 miles southwest of Stapleton International Airport in Jefferson County. Hail to 3\/4 inch in diameter fell in the bear valley area\u202612 miles south- southwest of Stapleton International Airport. Yet another tornado was sighted 10 miles northwest of the airport. Cloudbursts accompanied by hail battered areas of Arapahoe and Adams counties east of Denver\u2026damaging ripening grain fields. At Lafayette\u20263.50 inches of rain fell in 30 minutes\u2026causing some flooding.<\/p>\n

In 1982\u2026numerous funnel clouds were observed over southwest metro Denver. Only one funnel touched down near the intersection of Jewell and Kipling. The tornado was on the ground for about 5 minutes and caused no damage except for uprooting some trees. In addition\u2026thunderstorms produced heavy rain and hail in the foothills west of Denver. Over an inch of rain fell in a short time near Idaho Springs\u2026 Causing Clear Creek to overflow its banks and flood a few low lying areas of the town. A few people were evacuated\u2026 And water and mud entered several stores. The heavy rain also washed out several roads. Hail piled up to a depth of 3 to 4 inches near Idaho Springs. Hail to 3\/4 inch was reported at many places across metro Denver including Stapleton International Airport. Lightning struck a chemistry building on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder and started a small fire. Thunderstorm wind gusts to 60 mph were reported near Brighton.<\/p>\n

In 1984\u2026heavy rain caused some street and basement flooding in Littleton. One location received 1.56 inches of rain in 75 minutes.<\/p>\n

In 1987\u2026a weak tornado near Watkins stayed on the ground for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

In 1990\u2026a small twister touched down in an open field just north of the rocky mountain arsenal. No damage was reported.<\/p>\n

In 1998\u2026hail as large as 1 inch in diameter fell near Evergreen.<\/p>\n

In 2005\u2026a severe thunderstorm produced hail as large as 3\/4 inch near Roggen. The hail destroyed a wheat field.<\/p>\n

In 2006\u2026the temperature reached a high of 98 degrees at Denver International Airport. This marked the 19th day in June with a maximum temperature of 90 degrees or more setting a new all-time record for the month.<\/p>\n

In 2011…very strong thunderstorm winds were also observed across portions of the Urban Corridor. A peak wind gust to 65 mph was recorded…2 miles northeast of Boulder with a gust to 63 mph at Front Range Airport at Watkins and 7 miles southeast of Denver International Airport.\u00a0 The peak wind gust measured at Denver International Airport itself was 45 mph.\u00a0 A severe thunderstorm also produced one inch in diameter hail 2 miles south-southeast of Parker. In addition…a lightning strike destroyed a home in north Denver.<\/p>\n

In 2012…it was the hottest June in Denver since weather records began back in 1872. The average temperature for the month was 75.0 degrees which was 7.6 degrees above normal.\u00a0 There were a total of seventeen 90 degree days in the month of June. The highlight of record setting month was a stretch of five consecutive 100 degree days from the 22nd to the 26th. This was only the third time in Denver weather history in which this happened. Two of the high temperatures during the stretch peaked at 105 degrees… which set the all time record for the month of June and tied the all-time maximum temperature for Denver.<\/p>\n

In 2019…eight hikers were injured by a nearby lightning strike at the Devil Head Lookout…west of Perry Park in Douglas County. Five hikers were able to walk out unassisted…while two other required assistance. Most complained of having tingling sensations…while two suffered from minor burns. The eighth victim suffered critical injuries and had to be carried out by stretcher and taken to a nearby hospital.<\/p>\n

30-1<\/p>\n

In 1873\u2026heavy rainfall overnight totaled 1.42 inches. Mountain peaks to the southwest of the city were covered with fresh snow on the morning of the 1st.<\/p>\n

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In 1915\u2026northeast winds sustained to 41 mph with gusts to 50 mph occurred just before a thundershower in the evening. Rainfall was only 0.07 inch.<\/p>\n

In 1941\u2026unusually heavy thunderstorm rains flooded basements and blocked traffic. Water was curb high on many downtown streets. The thunderstorm also pelted the city with hail of unknown size. Rainfall in downtown Denver totaled 0.72 inch\u2026but greater amounts likely occurred in other parts of the city.<\/p>\n

In 1960\u2026a severe dust devil moving through an Adams County suburban area blew over a fireworks stand\u2026injuring an 11- year-old boy customer and two women operators of the stand. The boy was found under the demolished stand 100 feet away.<\/p>\n

In 1961\u2026hail as large as 1 1\/4 inches in diameter was reported over east Denver.<\/p>\n

In 1967\u2026golf ball size hail fell over portions of metro Denver. Hail stones to 2 inches in diameter damaged roofs and broke windows in northeast Boulder. Marble to golf ball size hail fell at the Boulder airport. A funnel cloud was sighted over the foothills near Boulder. Hail stones of 1 to 2 inches in diameter were measured at Jefferson County Airport near Broomfield. Marble size hail fell in the vicinity of Arvada and Westminster.<\/p>\n

In 1982\u2026severe thunderstorms dropped large hail in Denver\u2026 Boulder\u2026Commerce City\u2026Lakewood\u2026Wheat Ridge\u2026Golden\u2026and Arvada. Most locations reported hail size from 3\/4 to 1 1\/4 inches in diameter.<\/p>\n

In 1990\u2026the high temperature reached 102 degrees at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

In 1998\u2026hail to 1 1\/2 inches in diameter fell near Bennett.<\/p>\n

In 2001\u2026the temperature climbed to a high of 101 degrees at Denver International Airport.<\/p>\n

In 2012…it was the hottest July on record in Denver since weather records began in 1872.\u00a0 The average temperature for the month was 78.9 degrees which was 4.7 degrees above normal. There were 27 days in which the high temperature equaled or exceeded 90 degrees…which established a new record.\u00a0 There were also 7 days in which the temperature equaled or exceeded 100 degrees which tied the record set in 2005.<\/p>\n

In 2016…a severe thunderstorm produced large hail in Castle Rock…ranging in size from 1 to 2 inches in diameter. The hail pummeled neighborhoods as it smashed cars and shattered windows. The storm caused extensive damage to shutters…roofs…siding and fencing.<\/p>\n

In 2019…heavy rainfall produced minor flooding near Gold Hill. Severe thunderstorms produced large hail…from 1 to 1 1\/4 inches in diameter in Arapahoe and Weld counties.<\/p>\n

In 2021…a thunderstorm generated a peak wind gust to 58 mph near Bennett.<\/p>\n

1-18<\/p>\n

In 1874\u2026a streak of 18 consecutive days of 90 degrees tied for second with another streak that was later set in the summer of 1901. The record of 24 consecutive days was established in the summer of 2008.<\/p>\n

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In 1879\u2026a severe hail storm produced considerable damage in the vicinity of Arvada. Some of the stones were unusually large\u2026measuring 6.5 inches in circumference (2 inches in diameter) with an average weight of 1 ounce. The stones were uniformly large with one side concave. The greatest damage was to early wheat\u2026cabbage\u2026and vines. A tree just to the south of the weather station in downtown Denver was struck by lightning. Residents in the house 15 feet away were affected by the strike.<\/p>\n

In 1885\u2026thunderstorm winds were sustained to 50 mph in the city.<\/p>\n

In 1892\u2026an apparent cold front produced sustained northeast winds to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph.<\/p>\n

In 1955\u2026a apparent microburst wind gust to 69 mph was recorded at Stapleton Airport where the brief strong wind reduced the visibility to zero in blowing dust.<\/p>\n

In 1965\u2026hail\u2026up to 2 inches in diameter\u2026struck southwest Adams and northeast Denver counties\u2026damaging cars\u2026windows\u2026 And foliage. Hail accumulated up to a foot deep. Wind gusts to 48 mph and hail to 1 inch in diameter fell at Stapleton International Airport where the large hail broke three storm windows and shredded shrubs at the U.S. Weather Bureau Upper Air building.<\/p>\n

In 1968\u2026a pilot reported a tornado 10 miles southeast of Parker.<\/p>\n

In 1971\u2026one inch diameter hail stones were reported in Adams County about 30 miles east of Denver.<\/p>\n

In 1987\u2026a large tornado touched down 10 miles northeast of Stapleton International Airport. The tornado was vertical and thick and kicked up a large dust and debris cloud. Later\u2026it developed a sinuous rope-like shape as it slowly dissipated. The tornado was visible for 15 minutes. The twister occurred in open country and did only minor damage to a metal shed\u2026porch\u2026and mailbox. A man was killed by lightning in southwest Aurora. He was in his backyard and had a shovel in his hand at the time of the strike. A group of soccer players were hit by lightning on a field in Boulder. A 10-year-old boy was critically injured and hospitalized; fortunately he recovered. Six other people were knocked to the ground by the strike. Two of these were slightly injured. Golf ball size hail fell just east of Littleton and at Highlands Ranch. Hail as large as 3\/4 inch in diameter was reported in Aurora and Parker and near Hudson and Franktown.<\/p>\n

In 1988\u2026a 45-year-old man was injured by lightning at Cheery Creek Reservoir. Administration of CPR probably saved his life.<\/p>\n

In 1990\u2026the temperature reached a high of 100 degrees at Stapleton International Airport.<\/p>\n

In 1993\u2026thunderstorm winds blew a roof off a barn near Parker\u2026causing an estimated 15 hundred dollars damage.<\/p>\n

In 1994\u2026thunderstorm winds downed power lines in Boulder\u2026 Causing power outages. Winds gusted to 66 mph in Boulder\u2026 64 mph in Arvada\u2026and 60 mph in Golden.<\/p>\n

In 1998\u2026a small tornado touched down briefly near Barr Lake\u2026 But caused no damage.<\/p>\n

In 2002\u2026hail as large as 1 3\/4 inches in diameter fell in the city of Denver and in Arapahoe County near Littleton. The low temperature of 69 degrees equaled the record high minimum for the date.<\/p>\n

In 2006\u2026lightning struck a teenager in Castle Rock as he was mowing his lawn and listening to an iPod. The teen suffered burns to his hands and feet\u2026and had blood running from his ears when he was found. The victim\u2019s eardrums were ruptured\u2026which damaged his hearing. Lightning also struck a house in Castle Rock causing extensive damage to the roof and side of the home. Heavy rains caused flash flooding at Castlewood Canyon State Park near Franktown. The floodwaters destroyed four footbridges along the high trail. A culvert and several roads were washed out in the area. In addition\u2026 Two driveways crossing Cherry Creek were washed out near Prairie Canyon Ranch. Heavy rainfall also caused minor flooding on murphy and sand creeks\u2026just east of Buckley AFB. Gun Club Road was closed between Alameda and Mississippi avenues\u2026north of the Murphy Creek Golf Course\u2026where 3 feet of standing water reportedly covered the road. A severe thunderstorm produced large hail to 7\/8 inch in diameter in south Aurora near Cherry Creek.<\/p>\n

In 2016…a weak landspout touched down briefly in and open field near Bennett.<\/p>\n

In 2018…a severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 64 mph at Denver International Airport.<\/p>\n

In 2021…a severe thunderstorm produced large hail from Brighton to Barr Lake.\u00a0 Hail as large as 1 3\/4 inches in diameter was reported.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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