Flash Flood in Denver County, Colorado

Flash Flood July 20, 2024 · Denver County, Colorado

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Denver Fire Department reported 15-20 water rescues across Denver over a one hour period due to heavy rainfall rates.

The wider storm

Widely scattered thunderstorms developed in the afternoon hours of July 20th across the northeastern plains of Colorado, producing a few severe wind gusts. A more prolific storm developed near the Wyoming border and tracked south across the I-25 corridor through the evening hours, producing a swath of severe hail and wind from Fort Collins into the Denver metro.

Began near Denver (39.7800, -104.9900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1186166. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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