Clear Creek storm history

Three people were transported to Denver-area hospitals after a lightning strike 500 feet below the summit of Mt. Bierstadt. A total of fifteen people were hit by lightning. Eight adults were were transported from the trailhead, and that three of those were taken to Denver-area ho…

Some shingle damage was observed.

Heavy rain and hail produced a mudslide that covered the back patio of a local restaurant. The slide swept away chairs and tables onto a nearby highway and inundated the deck with debris.

The combination of heavy rain, coupled with extremely saturated ground conditions, produced additional flash flooding. According to FEMA, 113 households in the county were impacted by flooding.

Heavy rain caused localized flash flooding in Virginia Canyon near Idaho Springs. Parts of Virginia Canyon Road had to be closed due to floodwaters.

Heavy rain again caused flash flooding over Virginia Canyon Road. The road again had to be closed for repairs.

Heavy rain again caused flash flooding over parts of Virginia Canyon Road near Idaho Springs. Several sections of the roadway were washed out. As a result, the road had to be closed temporarily for repairs.

Locally heavy rain caused parts of Virginia Canyon Road near Idaho Springs to wash out. As a result, the road had to be closed temporarily.

Very heavy rain washed out parts of Virginia Canyon Road near Idaho Springs. Up to 4 feet of mud reportedly washed down the road during the storm. Several vehicles were stuck on the road. In Idaho Springs, several streets including the main street, were also buried by mud and gra…

A teenage was injured when he was struck while camping at Herman Lake. The boy was knocked unconcious and suffered minor injuries.

Two campers near Mount Evans were injured by lightning and stranded overnight by the inclement weather. Both received minor injuries.

Two men were struck by lightning while climbing just below the summit of Mount Evans. The lightning hit a boulder that had taken shelter under, then struck them. One man suffered second degree burns to his left arm, the other suffered burns to his legs, arms and back.

Heavy rainfall, up to 3 inches in an hour, triggered a massive rock and mudslide along Interstate 70 near Bakerville. The slide area was approximately 200 feet wide and 20 feet deep. Several other smaller slides were also reported along the interstate. As a result, Interstate 70 …

Torrential rainfall, 2 to 3 inches in less than an hour, triggered a flash flood in Virginia Canyon. County Road 279 between Idaho Springs and Central City, was closed for 2 days to clear off debris from mudslides. Several cars in Idaho Springs were washed off the road and numero…

Lightning severely damaged a public television station transmitter atop Squaw Mountain in Clear Creek County.

Lightning severely damaged a public television station transmitter atop Squaw Mountain in Clear Creek County.

Lightning severely damaged a public television station transmitter atop Squaw Mountain in Clear Creek County.