Colorado Hit by Golf-Ball Sized Hail and 60mph Winds

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Severe thunderstorms struck central Colorado on Sunday evening, with trained observers reporting hail measuring 1.5 inches, comparable to golf balls, and wind gusts reaching 60 mph in Elbert County, affecting areas near Simla, Matheson, and Fondis. Another warning was issued for El Paso County close to Truckton, located 34 miles east of Colorado Springs, with similar hail dimensions and wind speeds. The National Weather Service cautioned about potential damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles, in addition to fallen trees, as the storm system advanced southeast at 20 mph. Multiple alerts were disseminated throughout the region during the evening as the storms progressed. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.  ai-generated

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00:00golf ball-sized hail and destructive winds tore through central Colorado Sunday night.

00:05And trained storm spotters confirmed just how bad it got. The National Weather Service issued

00:10severe thunderstorm warnings for Elbert County, near Simla, Matheson, and Fondas, after spotters

00:16reported one-and-a-half-inch golf ball-sized hail along with 60-mile-per-hour wind gusts.

00:22A separate warning hit El Paso County near Tructon, just 34 miles east of Colorado Springs,

00:27with the exact same hail size and wind speeds. Forecasters warned of damage to roofs,

00:33siding, windows, and vehicles, along with downed trees and power lines across both counties.

00:38The storm system tracked southeast at 20 miles per hour, triggering multiple warnings across

00:44the region through the evening. Residents in the path were urged to take shelter immediately

00:49as the cells moved through, with more storms possible overnight.

00:53Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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