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Severe Hailstorm Devastates Yuma, Colorado

Residents face extensive damage as hailstones the size of softballs batter the small town, leading to significant cleanup efforts.

Overview

  • Hail up to 4 inches in diameter shattered windows and damaged vehicles and buildings.
  • Heavy equipment and snow shovels were used to clear knee-deep hail from streets and doorways.
  • Schools in Yuma were closed as residents cleared debris and fallen tree branches.
  • Some vehicles became trapped in thick drifts of hail, stranding drivers.
  • No injuries were reported, but the storm left the town in chaos, with ongoing cleanup efforts.