A historic rainstorm in May 1876 caused Colorado’s worst flood in years

The storm hit the central mountain mining districts of the Colorado Territory early in the evening on Sunday, May 21, 1876, and it just kept coming. “At first it seemed a weak attempt at a spring shower, but by midnight it had turned into a terrific snow fall, accompanied by some wind,” reported the Rocky […]

By: Chase Woodruff

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 713

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

Body Text Preview

The storm hit the central mountain mining districts of the Colorado Territory early in the evening on Sunday, May 21, 1876, and it just kept coming.

This story is part of Colorado at 150.

“At first it seemed a weak attempt at a spring shower, but by midnight it had turned into a terrific snow …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us