High Wind — Southern San Luis Valley, Colorado

2010-05-24 · Southern San Luis Valley, Colorado

Wider weather episode

Gradient winds...gusting up to 75 mph caused damage...especially over portions of El Paso and Pueblo Counties. Several large trees were uprooted in the Monte Vista area in Rio Grande County. A modular building was flipped on its top by the wind in Pueblo West. A few trees were also uprooted in the City of Pueblo. Winds caused power lines to come down in Manitou Springs, which sparked several small grass fires near the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Three hangers at Peterson Air Force Base were evacuated, and some minor roof damage occurred. Some trees were uprooted in the greater Colorado Springs area. On Fort Carson, eight soldiers were injured when a tent they were setting up blew over. One soldier suffered a broken leg.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 237175. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.