Summit storm history
Storm events recorded in Summit, Colorado between 1950 and 2025.
17
Total events
0
Tornadoes
2
Hail
1
Floods
2
Deaths
$230K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A man drowned when strong microburst winds knocked him off his paddle board.
Lightning killed a woman as she was hiking in French Gulch near Breckenridge. Four other people hiking with the woman were knocked down but suffered only minor injuries.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sudden microburst winds knocked 30 people off their paddle boards and kayaks in Lake Dillon.
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Flash Flood Flash Flood
Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Summit County around Breckenridge. Extensive flooding damaged the Breckenridge Golf Course. In addition, Airport Road was closed.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a church.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A mudslide partially closed a section of State Highway 9.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a boat in Dillon Reservoir.
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a home in Keystone, damaging the roof.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |