Did you get caught in the wild thunderstorm that tore through Northern Colorado this weekend? Sunday, August 10, turned into a chaotic weather day. The morning felt calm and almost autumn-like, but by late afternoon, everything shifted.
After mowing the lawn, I noticed dark storm clouds rolling in from the southwest. The sight was ominous. I rushed to clear space in my garage to pull in my truck, just in case hail started pounding down. Minutes after I parked inside, the skies opened up with a torrential downpour.
Record Rainfall Shattered After Nearly 150 Years
Coloradoans often say, “we needed the moisture,” and this storm delivered it in record-breaking fashion. On Sunday, Denver broke a nearly 150-year-old daily rainfall record.
Airport Chaos: Flights Delayed and Canceled
According to KDVR, flood advisories covered much of Weld and Larimer counties as the storm intensified. At Denver International Airport, more than 1,000 flights faced delays, while about 70 were canceled altogether.
That same airport shattered the 147-year-old rainfall record for Denver. A staggering 1.43 inches of rain fell on Sunday, nearly double the previous mark set in 1878. Typically, Denver records about an inch and a half of rain across the entire month of August—yet nearly that much poured down in just a few hours.
Colorado’s Weather Extremes
Colorado is no stranger to extreme weather. From blistering triple-digit highs to bone-chilling lows and record-setting snowfall, the state’s climate constantly pushes boundaries. Some records, however, remain untouched—six of the wildest still stand today.
Colorado’s Top Employers in 2025
Even amid turbulent weather, the U.S. News Best Companies to Work For list for 2025 shines a light on the state’s best workplaces. Twenty-eight Colorado companies earned recognition, thanks to strong praise from their own employees.
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Katie is a senior who has been on staff for three years. Her favorite type of stories to write is reviews and features. Katie’s favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry.
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