A large upper level system moved across the region during this time, providing widespread precipitation to much of southern Colorado. While a few severe reports consisting of large hail were observed, the main hazards were heavy rainfall with flash flooding. With the arrival of colder air, snow was also observed over and near the mountains.

Flash Flood in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 16:44:00 to 17-MAY-21 18:44:00 (MST-7)
Location: PUEBLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water 3 to 4 inches deep along Santa Fe Avenue, between City Center and Alan Hamel.

Flash Flood in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 18-MAY-21 08:50:00 to 18-MAY-21 10:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: BEULAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooded roads throughout the Beulah area. Multiple residents were having a hard time accessing their driveways, especially in low lying areas.

Hail in CUSTER, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 10:55:00 to 17-MAY-21 10:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: WESTCLIFFE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 14:04:00 to 17-MAY-21 14:07:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOEHNE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 18:02:00 to 17-MAY-21 18:05:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANITOU SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 15:45:00 to 17-MAY-21 19:45:00 (MST-7)
Location: RYE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain of 1.59 inches, 1 mile west of Rye.

Heavy Rain in FREMONT, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 17:15:00 to 17-MAY-21 21:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: PENROSE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain of 1.62 inches, 3 miles south Penrose.

Heavy Rain in FREMONT, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 17:15:00 to 17-MAY-21 21:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: CANON CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain of 1.62 inches, 2 miles south southwest Canon City.

Heavy Rain in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 17:20:00 to 17-MAY-21 21:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANITOU SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain of 1.89 inches, 2 miles northwest Manitou Springs.

Heavy Rain in FREMONT, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 17:38:00 to 17-MAY-21 21:38:00 (MST-7)
Location: CANON CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain of 1.54 inches, 6 miles north northeast Canon City.

Heavy Rain in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 17:40:00 to 17-MAY-21 21:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANITOU SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain of 1.95 inches, 2 miles south southwest Manitou Springs.

Heavy Rain in HUERFANO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 17:40:00 to 17-MAY-21 21:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: LA VETA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain of 1.70 inches, La Veta.

Heavy Rain in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 17:42:00 to 17-MAY-21 21:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLORADO CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain of 1.72 inches, 3 miles north northwest Colorado City.

Heavy Rain in HUERFANO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 17:43:00 to 17-MAY-21 21:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: DELCARBON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain of 2.97 inches, 6 miles south Rye.

Heavy Rain in FREMONT, COLORADO
From 18-MAY-21 01:30:00 to 18-MAY-21 05:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: PENROSE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain of 1.70 inches, Penrose.

Heavy Rain in HUERFANO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 07:00:00 to 18-MAY-21 06:51:00 (MST-7)
Location: LA VETA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain of 2.54 inches, 5 miles north northeast Spanish Peaks.

Heavy Rain in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 18-MAY-21 02:57:00 to 18-MAY-21 06:57:00 (MST-7)
Location: BEULAH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain of 2.70 inches, 1 mile south southeast Beulah.

Heavy Rain in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 18-MAY-21 03:49:00 to 18-MAY-21 07:49:00 (MST-7)
Location: PUEBLO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain of 1.32 inches, 3 miles west Blende.

Flash Flood in FREMONT, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 14:30:00 to 17-MAY-21 16:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: CANON CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding along Main street, in Canon City.

Heavy Rain in CUSTER, COLORADO
From 18-MAY-21 03:50:00 to 18-MAY-21 07:50:00 (MST-7)
Location: WETMORE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain of 3.75 inches, 2 miles south southwest Wetmore.

Heavy Rain in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 18-MAY-21 13:03:00 to 18-MAY-21 17:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: RYE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain of 3.40 inches, 1 mile west southwest Rye.

Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 7500 & 11000 FT, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 22:00:00 to 18-MAY-21 07:58:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy snow of 7.5 inches.

Heavy Rain in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 17:15:00 to 17-MAY-21 21:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANITOU SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rain of 1.49 inches, Manitou Springs.

Heavy Rain in HUERFANO, COLORADO
From 17-MAY-21 10:00:00 to 18-MAY-21 06:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: FARISITA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rain of 2.97 inches, 4 miles south Farisita.