Clear Creek County, Colorado
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1971 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
2
Tornado reports
18
Hail reports
7
Floods since 1996
36
All events
0
Deaths
$256K
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clear Creek County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 2 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
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…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Also small hail with the storm beginning at approximately 920 PM Wednesday.
Hail Hail
Some shingle damage was observed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
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.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down briefly but did no damage.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A small tornado touched down. It snapped one tree.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain caused localized flash flooding in Virginia Canyon near Idaho Springs. Parts of Virginia Canyon Road had to be closed due to floodwaters.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain again caused flash flooding over Virginia Canyon Road. The road again had to be closed for repairs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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 Rain Heavy Rain
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 …
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
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…
Hail Hail
Lightning severely damaged a public television station transmitter atop Squaw Mountain in Clear Creek County.
Hail Hail
Lightning severely damaged a public television station transmitter atop Squaw Mountain in Clear Creek County.
Hail Hail
Lightning severely damaged a public television station transmitter atop Squaw Mountain in Clear Creek County.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
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