Entire Month of Rain Falls in Hours as Severe Storms Slam Denver
Summary
Severe storms hit the Denver area on Monday, causing a month’s worth of rain to fall in just a few hours. This heavy rain led to flash flooding, large hail, and tornado warnings across the city and surrounding counties.Key Facts
- Denver received 2.28 inches of rain in a short time, more than the usual 1.94 inches for all of June.
- Flash Flood Warnings were issued for Adams, Arapahoe, and Denver counties starting at 2:14 p.m. MDT.
- Streets in downtown Denver flooded quickly, prompting officials to warn people to avoid flooded roads and seek higher ground.
- A supercell storm with the potential for very large hail was reported in parts of Denver.
- Heavy storms caused a ground stop at Denver International Airport due to hail and strong winds.
- The peak severe weather season in Denver is typically the first two weeks of June.
- The storm was expected to continue moving east into Kansas and Nebraska and remain severe through 8 p.m. MDT.
- Meteorologists warned of ongoing risks such as hail, strong wind gusts, and isolated flash floods.
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