Eastern Plains Hit With 14 Tornadoes; 7 In Washington County
By Danielle Chavira
COPE, Colo. (CBS4) - The Washington County's Emergency Management Office revealed the damage left behind by a number of tornadoes that tore through the town of Cope.
The tornadoes flared up Monday afternoon as part of severe weather forecasted.
PHOTO GALLERY: Eastern Plains Tornado Damage On May 28, 2018
Washington County officials say there were no reports of serious injuries.
The National Weather Service in Boulder says preliminary numbers show there were a total of 14 tornadoes on the Eastern Plains; seven in Washington County, three in Kit Carson County, and two in each Morgan and Weld counties.
Preliminary data from yesterday's tornadoes: 7 in Washington County, 3 in Kit Carson County, 2 in Morgan County, 2 in Weld County. A total of 14 tornadoes in Colorado between about 5 PM and 6:30 PM Monday. More details coming soon. #cowx
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 29, 2018