High Wind in Washington County, Colorado

High Wind April 29, 2022 · Washington County, Colorado

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

The wider storm

Peak wind reports included: 82 mph at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport, 59 mph at Akron Municipal Airport; 58 mph at Eaton and Limon Municipal Airport. In the vicinity of Federal Heights, a large tree, 3-4 foot in diameter, was uprooted and fell onto a house. In Wheat Ridge, a big tree was knocked down and blocked Chase Street. Two fires, a grassfire and structure fire occurred in Arvada. They spread relatively fast due to the strong winds, but were also quickly extinguished.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1011688. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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