Severe thunderstorms hit the Front Range once again Friday afternoon, bringing with it high winds, drenching rain and hail.
Colorado Spring was one of the harder-hit areas late in the afternoon, with reports of large hail and torrential rain, according to the National Weather Service.
A bridge in Hanover washed out, according to El Paso County officials, leaving many residents without access to their homes.
In addition, there were reports of flood waters running onto Interstate 25 near Pikes Peak International Raceway south of Colorado Springs, causing delays in traffic. Cars have reportedly been washed off the road. El Paso officials say rescue efforts are underway
Afternoon storms caused severe flooding and a bridge in Hanover has washed out leaving many residents without access to their homes. is working on assisting those people. I25 also had water going across the road & cars being washed off. Rescue efforts taking place.
— El Paso County, Colorado (@epcpio)
Colorado State Patrol said state Highway 96 in Custer County was closed due to rain and hail in a tweet sent out at 4:18 p.m. There were reports of numerous vehicles sliding off the road between mileposts 8 and 10. A single lane was opened up around 5:40 p.m.
Hwy 96 in Custer County is closed for rain and hail.
— CSP Florence (@CSP_Florence)
https://twitter.com/CSPDDutyLt/status/1030576202187202561
Here was the scene at the Fire Department Headquarters around 3:30 today
— CSFD PIO (@CSFDPIO)
NICE little rain in Aurora!
— Chris Spears (@ChrisSpearsWx)
Crazy hail storm is worse than snow … broke out the skylight! 🤷♂️
— GUYIᑎᑕO (@guyincolorado)
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— Sonoma Creek Furniture (@drmsbydesign)
Hail storm in Colorado Springs, CO
— Justin Pone (@JustinPone)
Another Hail Storm video, this is crazy.
— Jason Plays (@JasonPlaysNMS)
Heavy rain and Very small hail falling outside Centennial Hall downtown.
— El Paso County, Colorado (@epcpio)
Here's the hail rolling in this afternoon!
— Stefan Klein (@storm_whisperer)
https://twitter.com/SpringsGuide/status/1030565039462338561
https://twitter.com/unwoundcassette/status/1030570184912687104
https://twitter.com/suemcmillin/status/1030578390183505920
In Fountain right now. Huge lighting show with some rain. @KRDONC13
— ScrappyAlice💙💛 (@AliceScraps)
