Thunderstorms developed in the afternoon over and near the higher terrain, with an initial risk of strong to severe storms in the Pikes Peak region. This risk then spread into the eastern plains along the Highway 50 corridor later in the evening, where large hail damaging wind gusts up to around 75 mph, localized flash flooding, and even a tornado occurred.

Flash Flood in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 20:20:00 to 06-JUL-22 22:20:00 (MST-7)
Location: LA JUNTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotter reports Highway 50 is closed in La Junta due to flash flooding under railroad underpass.

Hail in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:10:00 to 06-JUL-22 19:13:00 (MST-7)
Location: MANZANOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:46:00 to 06-JUL-22 19:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: (LHX)LA JUNTA ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Pictures from Otero county sheriffs office show minor structural damage to a residence north of Highway 50 and south of the Arkansas river, northeast of casa. Winds are estimated at 80 mph. The tornado continued to track towards the Otero and Bent county line before lifting.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:30:00 to 06-JUL-22 19:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKY FORD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Otero county sheriffs office reported numerous trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 15:44:00 to 06-JUL-22 15:47:00 (MST-7)
Location: SCHRIEVER AFB
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:39:00 to 06-JUL-22 19:42:00 (MST-7)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:51:00 to 06-JUL-22 19:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: LA JUNTA
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 21:00:00 to 06-JUL-22 21:03:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAMAR
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 21:45:00 to 06-JUL-22 21:48:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOLLY
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Rain in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SWINK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 2.22 inches.

Heavy Rain in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKY FORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 2.50 inches.

Heavy Rain in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 05:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: WILEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 1.04 inches.

Heavy Rain in BACA, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAMPO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rainfall of 1.23 inches.

Heavy Rain in CROWLEY, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: SUGAR CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 2.09 inches.

Heavy Rain in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 18:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: COLORADO SPGS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 1.17 inches.

Heavy Rain in KIOWA, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HASWELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 1.64 inches.

Heavy Rain in KIOWA, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: TOWNER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rainfall of 1.14 inches.

Heavy Rain in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKY FORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 2.54 inches.

Heavy Rain in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKY FORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 2.05 inches.

Heavy Rain in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: CHERAW
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 1.87 inches.

Heavy Rain in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HOLLY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 1.03 inches.

Heavy Rain in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PUEBLO WEST
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rainfall of 1.14 inches.

Heavy Rain in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:15:00 to 07-JUL-22 07:15:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKY FORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Heavy rainfall of 1.98 inches.

Heavy Rain in OTERO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:02:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:02:00 (MST-7)
Location: ROCKY FORD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 1.51 inches.

Heavy Rain in PUEBLO, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 19:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 06:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: PUEBLO WEST
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 1.22 inches.

Heavy Rain in BENT, COLORADO
From 06-JUL-22 20:00:00 to 07-JUL-22 07:00:00 (MST-7)
Location: HASTY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Heavy rainfall of 1.12 inches.