Several thunderstorms producing large hail and destructive thunderstorm winds rumbled across the northeast plains of Colorado.  Large hail was reported near Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, Greeley, Hugo and Boyero.  Several homes and vehicles sustained damage.   Thunderstorms wind ranging from 80 mph to 94 mph (82 kts) caused substantial damage across portions of southern Weld and Morgan County.  The winds uprooted trees and downed several utility poles; causing scattered power outages.  In Morgan County, between Weldona and Orchard, severe thunderstorm winds destroyed a barn, blew over 4 vehicles and a vacant mobile home.  Two dairies received significant structural damage.  Five miles northeast of Orchard, near Jackson Reservir, a grain silo and barn were also destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WELD, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 16:00:00 to 29-APR-00 16:00:00 (MST)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 70 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 16:05:00 to 29-APR-00 16:05:00 (MST)
Location: FT COLLINS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in WELD, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:56:00 to 29-APR-00 15:56:00 (MST)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 70 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:33:00 to 29-APR-00 15:33:00 (MST)
Location: VIRGINIA DALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:30:00 to 29-APR-00 15:30:00 (MST)
Location: FT COLLINS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in BOULDER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:32:00 to 29-APR-00 15:32:00 (MST)
Location: LONGMONT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in WELD, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:44:00 to 29-APR-00 15:44:00 (MST)
Location: GREELEY
Magnitude: 52 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:47:00 to 29-APR-00 15:47:00 (MST)
Location: FT COLLINS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:15:00 to 29-APR-00 15:15:00 (MST)
Location: LOVELAND
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in WELD, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:46:00 to 29-APR-00 15:46:00 (MST)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 54 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:40:00 to 29-APR-00 15:40:00 (MST)
Location: FT COLLINS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in BOULDER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:28:00 to 29-APR-00 15:28:00 (MST)
Location: LONGMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 16:33:00 to 29-APR-00 16:33:00 (MST)
Location: GREELEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:35:00 to 29-APR-00 15:35:00 (MST)
Location: FT COLLINS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:35:00 to 29-APR-00 15:35:00 (MST)
Location: FT COLLINS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 17:29:00 to 29-APR-00 17:29:00 (MST)
Location: HEREFORD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:41:00 to 29-APR-00 15:41:00 (MST)
Location: FT COLLINS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 20:05:00 to 29-APR-00 20:05:00 (MST)
Location: HUGO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 16:20:00 to 29-APR-00 16:20:00 (MST)
Location: GREELEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 16:49:00 to 29-APR-00 16:49:00 (MST)
Location: WELDONA
Magnitude: 82 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:43:00 to 29-APR-00 15:43:00 (MST)
Location: FT COLLINS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 15:40:00 to 29-APR-00 15:40:00 (MST)
Location: FT COLLINS
Magnitude: 2.25 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 20:07:00 to 29-APR-00 20:07:00 (MST)
Location: HUGO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 16:45:00 to 29-APR-00 16:45:00 (MST)
Location: ORCHARD
Magnitude: 82 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 18:15:00 to 29-APR-00 18:15:00 (MST)
Location: HUGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Lightning in BOULDER, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 17:30:00 to 29-APR-00 17:30:00 (MST)
Location: BOULDER
Property damage: 20K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning sparked a house fire in Boulder.  The fire damaged a portion of the roof and a bedroom on the third floor.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 19:12:00 to 29-APR-00 19:12:00 (MST)
Location: CROOK
Magnitude: 54 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 17:45:00 to 29-APR-00 17:45:00 (MST)
Location: STERLING
Magnitude: 60 M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 29-APR-00 19:14:00 to 29-APR-00 19:14:00 (MST)
Location: BOYERO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER