Tumbleweeds a Big Problem for Colorado’s Drought Areas

Tumbleweeds make for great effects in old western movies, but they have actually become a major problem for some Colorado counties stricken by drought.

According to Huffington Post, the tumbleweed problem is costing Colorado counties thousands of dollars.

Crowley County, just east of Pueblo has spent over $100,000 since November on removing tumbleweeds from roadways and bridges. El Paso County, which includes Colorado Springs has  spent more than $200,000 doing the same thing.

Aside from the cost to the counties, homeowners are being crippled by the massive amounts of tumbleweeds which cover their cars, fill their yards, and block their doors and driveways. Removing the tumbleweeds seems like a daunting task because they just keep coming and coming.

It might make a great premise for a movie, like 'Tumbleweed City,' or 'Tumbleweeds from Outerspace,' but for the people who are dealing with this ever growing problem it's not funny. Check out these unbelievable photos.

This video will give you a good idea of the scope of this tumbleweed issue.