Denver, Colorado – Rain, wind, and the risk of flash flooding will hit northeast Colorado hard on Thursday, July 24, as summer storms return with force. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms may bring heavy rainfall, gusts up to 50 mph, and slow-moving cells that could lead to localized flooding — especially along the I-25 corridor and adjacent foothill communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Boulder, moisture will continue to increase across the region Wednesday night into Thursday. Thunderstorm activity will likely peak between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday, with the strongest cells expected over Denver, Boulder, and surrounding counties. Localized flooding may develop during high rainfall bursts, particularly in low-lying or urban areas with poor drainage.
Expect a break Friday as drier and warmer air pushes into the area, with highs near 92°F under mostly sunny skies. However, summer’s volatility returns this weekend. Saturday and Sunday will bring heat near 95°F, followed by a renewed thunderstorm risk on Monday, July 28. Temperatures remain high into next week, hovering in the mid-90s with storm chances increasing again by Tuesday, July 29.
What to do: Limit outdoor plans on Thursday afternoon, especially in flood-prone areas. Secure loose outdoor items ahead of gusty winds. Stay updated via NWS alerts and have a way to receive warnings while on the go.
📅 5-Day Forecast | Denver, CO
- Thursday, July 24: High 86°F – Scattered PM thunderstorms, localized flooding possible
- Friday, July 25: High 92°F – Mostly sunny, calmer conditions
- Saturday, July 26: High 95°F – Sunny and hot
- Sunday, July 27: High 94°F – Continued heat, dry
- Monday, July 28: High 96°F – Thunderstorm chances return in the evening
- Tuesday, July 29: High 94°F – Isolated thunderstorms possible in the afternoon
