Hail — Jefferson, Colorado

2023-06-29 · near Morrison, Jefferson, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Severe thunderstorms produced large hail, from penny to tennis ball size across parts of Jefferson, Adams, Arapahoe, Denver and Washington counties. The hail along with heavy rain caused flooding and flash flooding problems. In Adams County, widespread hail accumulated up to 6 inches deep on the roadways between Watkins and Bennett, with localized accumulations up to a foot reported. Highway 36 was closed due to flooding between Watkins and Schumaker Road. Numerous vehicles were stranded with reports of roads washed out and active water rescues. One motorist south of Roggen died when he ignored a barricade and drove into floodwaters. South Strasburg, intense straight-line winds snapped a power pole.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1109254. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.