Bent County, Colorado tornadoes

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50 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1956). Most recent: June 7, 2022, EFU. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

At a glance

Total501950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthJune18 of 50
StrongestF2Jun 29, 1962
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries8whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Bent County.

When tornadoes hit here

By month

180 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 8May: 7Jun: 18Jul: 11Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 3Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 18 of 50 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 212 PM: 0: 5: 33 PM: 2: 5: 96 PM: 5: 7: 59 PM: 4: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 21980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 21990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 3: 1: 02000: 2: 1: 0: 0: 7: 0: 0: 1: 0: 12010: 5: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 12020: 1: 1: 4: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
29
EF1
10
EF2
4
Unknown
7

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, June 29, 1962

0.1 mile path Longest path

15 miles, F1

October 11, 1997, whole path Widest

300 yards, EF2

April 27, 2012

All 50 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 7, 2022EFU3.4 mi25 yd00
Jun 3, 2022EFU5.52 mi20 yd00
Jun 3, 2022EF04.18 mi5 yd00
Jun 3, 2022EFU5.26 mi20 yd00
May 2, 2021EFU0.92 mi20 yd00
Jul 14, 2020EFU2.33 mi50 yd00
May 26, 2019EFU0.25 mi20 yd00
Apr 15, 2016EFU0.59 mi100 yd00
Jun 5, 2014EF00.42 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2012EF26.2 mi300 yd00
Apr 22, 2010EF00.58 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 2010EF01.92 mi150 yd00
Apr 22, 2010EF00.59 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 2010EF02.45 mi50 yd00
Apr 22, 2010EF04.69 mi100 yd00
Jul 17, 2009EF04.04 mi100 yd00
Jul 3, 2007EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 22, 2004F00.5 mi50 yd00
Aug 14, 2004F00.5 mi30 yd00
Aug 7, 2004F01 mi75 yd00
Jun 20, 2004F11 mi100 yd01
Jun 16, 2004F22 mi100 yd01
Jun 16, 2004F02 mi150 yd00
Jun 16, 2004F02 mi100 yd00
Jun 7, 2001F00.1 mi30 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 26, 20267 N Fort LyonNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.