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National Weather Service Confirms Tornado In Aurora

DENVER (AP/CBS4) - The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down in East Denver and West Aurora on Wednesday.

Strong winds caused serious damage to a home in Aurora after a powerful storm moved through the Denver area at the height of rush hour Wednesday afternoon.

'The tornado first touched down near Quebec and 6th Avenue. It then moved east-northeast across the lowery campus into the west part of Aurora," the National Weather Service said in a statement.

Aurora police posted photos showing some funnel clouds in the sky during the storm, which brought heavy rain and swirling wind that stripped leaves off trees.

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The rain flooded intersections and left some without power. Employees still at work were urged to stay inside but others waded across flooded intersections downtown. About 30 flights had to be diverted from Denver International Airport.

Trees were also uprooted, with some still blocking roads Thursday morning.

There were no reports of serious injuries or deaths.

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