Severe Afternoon Storms Batter Denver Area with Golf Ball-Sized Hail, Downed Trees
Severe afternoon storms in the Denver area on Thursday produced golf ball-sized hail and caused trees to topple.
Denver, CO, August 14, 2026 —
Denver, CO – Severe thunderstorms swept through the Denver metropolitan area on Thursday afternoon, unleashing golf ball-sized hail and causing significant damage, including toppled trees.
The storms, which intensified rapidly in the afternoon, brought large hail across various parts of the region. Eyewitness reports and initial damage assessments confirm hail stones reaching the size of golf balls were observed.
In addition to the destructive hail, the powerful storm system resulted in numerous trees falling. The extent of the damage to property and infrastructure from the downed trees is still being assessed.
Further details regarding specific locations affected by the largest hail or the number of trees that fell were not immediately available. Officials are expected to release more information as assessments continue.
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