Thunderstorm Wind in Elbert County, Colorado

Thunderstorm Wind May 17, 2026 · Elbert County, Colorado

60 mph

Measured gust (52 kt)

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

The wider storm

A thunderstorms tracked east across northeast Elbert and northern Lincoln Counties producing wind gusts up to 70 mph.

Began near Matheson (39.2100, -103.8200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327390. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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