DENVER — Dozens of homes have been damaged or destroyed in at least three Colorado counties after tornadoes swept through the area Sunday afternoon. However, there have been no reports of injuries at this time.
Elbert County officials said at least 19 homes were damaged or destroyed near the town of Elizabeth.
Adams County authorities confirmed that at least 10 houses were damaged or lost in and around Bennett as a tornado "touched down at least three times" near the town.
Authorities said there was no significant damage to homes in Arapahoe County.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said deputies, emergency management, and other resources are checking parts of the county for damage.
They ask anyone seeking information or assistance to visit the Bennett Recreation Center at 455 S. 1st Street in Bennett.
Power outages have also been reported in Elbert County as firefighters from the Elizabeth Fire Protection District move into areas hit hard by the severe weather to assist residents and assess the damage.
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The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for some Denver metro counties and parts of the Eastern Plains beginning around 2 p.m. Sunday.
Warnings were issued for parts of Arapahoe and Adams counties after radar showed potential for severe weather, including tornadoes.
Those warnings were downgraded to a tornado watch for northeastern Colorado until 8 p.m.
However, a tornado warning for northeastern Adams and southwestern Morgan counties continued until 2:45 p.m.
Members of Denver7's Discover Colorado | Through Your Photos Facebook group captured images and video of Sunday’s outbreak and are showcased below:
A Denver7 viewer, Ernie Nelson, captured a photo of a possible tornado near the Weld County town of Keenesburg.
More photos and video can be found here.
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Denver7 viewers capture video and photos of Colorado tornadoes
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