Power Outage in Loma, CO

A negatively tilted trough moved through western Colorado on the morning and afternoon of Saturday, June 6th, causing a widespread severe weather event that would become the first derecho to impact the Western Slope in well over a decade. Severe storms produced wind gusts upwards of 60 to 80 mph on average with some gusts topping 80 to 100 mph in some areas due to strong downburst winds. There were multiple reports of uprooted trees, downed power lines, at least one roof was torn off with others damaged, and several houses/cabins and vehicles were damaged by falling trees and/or large hail. Very heavy rain also fell which led to flash flooding in some areas.

June 06, 2020

Thunderstorm Wind. A National Weather Service employee reported a downed power line across the road in Orchard Mesa, caused by wind gusts estimated to be around 64 mph. Additionally, a trained spotter nearby had a moderate to large tree uprooted and blown down.

June 05, 2020

Thunderstorm Wind. A National Weather Service employee reported a downed power line across the road in Fruita, caused by wind gusts estimated to be around 64 mph.

June 05, 2020

Thunderstorm Wind. A strong microburst snapped several power poles in the desert north of Grand Junction where the outflow winds were most intense. Over 5200 homes were without power for almost two hours. A pickup truck received minor damage from the downed power lines. The ASOS weather station at the Grand Junction Regional Airport measured wind gusts to 60 mph from the winds that flowed out beyond the main microburst impact area where the winds were likely stronger.

September 04, 2017

Flash Flood. After receiving 0.98 inches of heavy rain on August 4 and receiving another 1.20 inches throughout the whole day on August 5, flash flooding occurred. Rocks and other debris were washed across the pasture, into some trees, and also across the driveway due to the culverts running high. The debris and water flowing across the gravel driveway washed out a portion of the driveway. The siding on one of the outbuildings came off. Additionally, both the power and phone lines were out for a couple of hours. The Colorado Department of Transportation was out until 0200 on August 6 clearing the roads.

August 05, 2017

Pete, are you ok up there? See problems with power outages in your area.. https://t.co/NKebmiBNjl

@deontic4whom - January 04, 2022 18:09

Due to a power outage this morning, we are operating on a 2 hour delay. We will be open from 11AM to 5PM.

@DinosaurJourney - July 08, 2019 15:10