Gilpin storm history
Storm events recorded in Gilpin, Colorado between 1950 and 2025.
19
Total events
0
Tornadoes
16
Hail
2
Floods
0
Deaths
$500K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Continuous moderate to heavy rainfall produced flash flooding. CO72 was closed from CO119 in Gilpin County to CO93 in Jefferson County. US 6 from Golden to the junction of US 6 and CO119 was closed in both directions due dangerous conditions from falling rocks.
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Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain triggered a mudslide in Blackhawk. The mudslide blocked Main Street and caused an estimated $500,000 in damage to the Golden Gate Casino.
Lightning Lightning
Hail Hail
Hail covered ground 2-3 inches deep in and near Rollinsville.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |