The 10 Hottest Temperatures in Denver, Colorado

Many people might not consider Denver, Colorado as having very hot weather, considering it is known as the Mile City at an elevation of 5,280 feet (1,600 km) above sea level. Denver is halfway between the Great Plains to the east and the Rocky Mountains to the west. At one time, the Great Plains were shown on maps in the 1800s as “The Great American Desert”, and yes it can get hot in Denver.

The Crazy and Wild Weather of Colorado

Colorado has several distinct areas, each with their own type of weather. The western slope is usually milder and the Rocky Mountains have their share of wild weather and being so high, they influence much of the weather in eastern Colorado. The High Plains of eastern Colorado is where most of the wild weather occurs, including the city of Denver.

2011 - The Year of Severe Weather

One of the worst years for severe weather was 2011, which saw some of the most severe weather that the United States has seen in decades. The severe weather ranged from a Midwest blizzard to some of the deadliest tornadoes in US history to devastating droughts, heat and wildfires.

The Worst Hurricanes in United States History

The United States has been hit by some intense hurricanes over the years that have caused a great deal of destruction and deaths. What exactly does worst mean, since there are different ways to classify a hurricane as the worst? By dollar amount of damage, by death toll, by area coverage size, the highest wind speed, storm surge or lowest barometric reading. Here are the most intense and worst hurricanes in U.S. History.

The Worst Flash Floods in United States History

Flash floods can occur quickly and without warning washing away everything in its path. A flash flood can occur when a dam breaks or a heavy thunderstorm many miles away drops copious amount of rain. There have been some terrible flash floods in history.

The Amazing Facts about the Dust Bowl

The Dust Bowl was caused by several different factors that all seemed to come together at the same time. The reasons for this disaster didn’t just happen overnight, it was a culmination of economic, farming and weather occurrences. The Dust Bowl coincided with the Great Depression, making the hardships even worse for those that lived through it.

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