High Wind — Washington County, Colorado

2022-04-06 · Washington County, Colorado

Event narrative

Peak wind gusts included 69 mph at Akron Municipal Airport.

Wider weather episode

Very strong winds developed across eastern Elbert, northern Lincoln, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips and Washington counties. Peak wind gusts up to 70 mph were observed. A large tree was knocked down at Columbine Park in Sterling.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1012257. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.