Severe thunderstorms developed across portions of Adams, Elbert, and Lincoln counties.  Hail from quarter to ping pong ball size was observed.  Near Limon and Messex, the hail completely covered the roadways.  Two tornados also touched down briefly in Lincoln County but no damage was observed.  Very heavy rain developed across the northeast plains.  The heavy rain caused small stream flooding across southeast Logan and southwestern Phillips counties.  The heavy rain and flooding forced the closure of State Highway 59, south of Haxtun.  Storm totals ranged from 2 to 6 inches of rainfall.

Tornado in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 14:57:00 to 27-APR-21 14:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: KARVAL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tornado briefly touched down in an open field.  No damage was observed.

Hail in MORGAN, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 14:58:00 to 27-APR-21 14:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: GARY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WASHINGTON, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 16:22:00 to 27-APR-21 16:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: LONE STAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail accumulated up to 2 inches deep on the ground.

Tornado in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 13:32:00 to 27-APR-21 13:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: PUNKIN CENTER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A tornado touched down briefly in an open field.  No damage was observed.

Flood in PHILLIPS, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 20:55:00 to 29-APR-21 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HAXTUN MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches.  The flooding forced the closure of State Highway 59 south of Haxtun.

Flood in LOGAN, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 20:55:00 to 28-APR-21 08:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: FLEMING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm totals ranged from 3 to 6.5 inches.

Hail in ELBERT, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 10:51:00 to 27-APR-21 10:51:00 (MST-7)
Location: MONUMENT AIRPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ELBERT, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 11:34:00 to 27-APR-21 11:34:00 (MST-7)
Location: MONUMENT AIRPORT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ADAMS, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 12:00:00 to 27-APR-21 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANILA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in WELD, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 13:29:00 to 27-APR-21 13:29:00 (MST-7)
Location: FREDERICK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 13:47:00 to 27-APR-21 13:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: PUNKIN CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 13:49:00 to 27-APR-21 13:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: PUNKIN CENTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 14:23:00 to 27-APR-21 14:23:00 (MST-7)
Location: HUGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LINCOLN, COLORADO
From 27-APR-21 14:28:00 to 27-APR-21 14:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: HUGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter