Strong storms produce heavy rain on Colorado's Front Range

Denver and parts of Colorado's Eastern Plains finally received measurable rain from monsoon thunderstorms moving through the area Wednesday afternoon.

Denver received 0.23 inches of water at Denver International Airport. That's the first measurable amount in the last 12 days. 

Heavy rain fell early Wednesday afternoon near Bailey over to near Conifer in Park and Jefferson counties. Rainfall amounts over an inch an hour occurred with flood warnings having to be posted.

There were also flood advisories or warnings in parts of Colorado's northern sections, including in Estes Park, Pingree Park and Glen Haven in Larimer County.

Passing storms at Denver International Airport on Wednesday have also prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to order a ground delay. Both departures from and arrivals to Denver's airport were being delayed. By 8:30 p.m., the order was lifted.

The eastern Colorado monsoon season kicked off Tuesday night as flooding rains soaked areas of the northern I-25 Corridor with 1 to 2 inches of rain in some areas.