Hail — Broomfield, Colorado

2019-07-04 · near Broomfield, Broomfield, Colorado

Wider weather episode

On the Fourth of July, severe thunderstorms brought a wave of large hail across portions of Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, Lincoln, Weld, and Washington counties. The hail ranged in size from one to two inches in diameter. The city of Lone Tree evacuated Sweetwater Park, where Fourth of July celebrations were underway, and Brighton delayed its Fourth of July concert. The Denver Outlaws game was postponed due to lightning. In Denver County, there was widespread damage from the hail, including damage to roof coverings and vehicles. A brief landspout also formed in an open field in Phillips County but no damage was observed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 824748. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.