Videos: See Denver hail storm shred leaves and more

Yesterday's surprise hail storm wasn't an equal opportunity havoc-wreaker. Some areas saw no hail at all, while others were pummeled with a fury capable of shredding leaves, as captured by at least one local videographer. Below, check out a dozen clips of the springtime pounding. And in the meantime, be...
By Michael Roberts
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Yesterday’s surprise hail storm wasn’t an equal opportunity havoc-wreaker. Some areas saw no hail at all, while others were pummeled with a fury capable of shredding leaves, as captured by at least one local videographer.

Below, check out a dozen clips of the springtime pounding. And in the meantime, be ready for the terrifying attack of the hail-storm chasing roofers!

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Continue for more videos of the May 20 Denver hail storm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7-dZiFwPgA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtTYBxUJgEs

Continue for more videos of the May 20 Denver hail storm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZcU3ygrp_U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlqwSfxGk6k

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More from our News archive circa August 2013: “Photos: The terrifying attack of the hail-storm-chasing roofers.”

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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