Severe thunderstorms broke out across the Northeast Plains of Colorado.  The hardest hit areas were in Morgan, Logan and Weld Counties.  Hail up to softball size was reported in Morgan County, while hail up to golfball size occurred in Logan and Weld Counties.

Hail in LARIMER, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 17:47:00 to 08-AUG-09 17:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: LOVELAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in BOULDER, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 19:42:00 to 08-AUG-09 19:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: LONGMONT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 19:04:00 to 08-AUG-09 19:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: KEOTA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 20:25:00 to 08-AUG-09 20:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEETZ
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 20:30:00 to 08-AUG-09 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEETZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 21:10:00 to 08-AUG-09 21:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: WIGGINS
Magnitude: 2.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 21:10:00 to 08-AUG-09 21:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: VALLERY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 21:10:00 to 08-AUG-09 21:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: ORCHARD
Magnitude: 4.25 
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 22:32:00 to 08-AUG-09 22:32:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREELEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail broke out skylights in several recreational vehicles at an RV and trailer park in Greeley.  Vehicles in several car dealerships in Greeley were damaged as well.  The combination of heavy rain and hail also caused extensive street flooding.  City Hall in Greeley reported minor flooding.  Several basements were also flooded.

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 21:34:00 to 08-AUG-09 21:34:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT MORGAN ARPT
Magnitude: 4.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail, up to grapefruit size, damaged corn crops.  Most of the crop damage occurred north of State Highway 34 to Morgan County U, and along State Highway 144, east of State Highway 39.  Damage to homes and vehicles was also reported.  Minor damage was also reported at the Fort Morgan Golf Course.

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 22:20:00 to 08-AUG-09 22:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREELEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 22:20:00 to 08-AUG-09 22:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREELEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 22:26:00 to 08-AUG-09 22:26:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREELEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 22:38:00 to 08-AUG-09 22:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: GREELEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 23:03:00 to 08-AUG-09 23:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: FLEMING
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 23:07:00 to 08-AUG-09 23:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: FLEMING
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning in DENVER, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 13:00:00 to 08-AUG-09 13:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: DENVER
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a very large tree in southwest Denver.  The tree fell on fences and knocked down power lines.

Hail in GRAND, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 18:43:00 to 08-AUG-09 18:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: KREMMLING
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 19:04:00 to 08-AUG-09 19:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: SEVERANCE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 20:10:00 to 08-AUG-09 20:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: PLATTEVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 21:11:00 to 08-AUG-09 21:11:00 (MST-7)
Location: VALLERY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 21:14:00 to 08-AUG-09 21:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: GOODRICH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 21:25:00 to 08-AUG-09 21:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: FT MORGAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 20:02:00 to 08-AUG-09 20:02:00 (MST-7)
Location: KAUFMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A small tornado touched down but did no damage.

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 21:25:00 to 08-AUG-09 21:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: NARROWS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 21:29:00 to 08-AUG-09 21:29:00 (MST-7)
Location: DODD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 22:04:00 to 08-AUG-09 22:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: BALZAC
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LOGAN, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 20:07:00 to 08-AUG-09 20:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEETZ
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 08-AUG-09 22:06:00 to 08-AUG-09 22:06:00 (MST-7)
Location: EVANS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter