High Wind in Washington County, Colorado

High Wind April 6, 2022 · Washington County, Colorado

69 mph

Measured gust (60 kt)

What the National Weather Service wrote

Peak wind gusts included 69 mph at Akron Municipal Airport.

The wider storm

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 1012257. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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