Douglas County, Colorado tornadoes

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65confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: July 14, 2025, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total651950 to 2025
Per year0.9average since 1950
Peak monthJune23 of 65
StrongestF2May 20, 1961
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries6whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

230 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 0May: 11Jun: 23Jul: 19Aug: 9Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 23 of 65 tornadoes.

By time of day

140 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 312 PM: 0: 4: 143 PM: 14: 9: 56 PM: 7: 3: 29 PM: 2: 0: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 2: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 31980: 0: 2: 3: 1: 3: 4: 0: 6: 0: 01990: 2: 4: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 3: 22010: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12020: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 119501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
36
EF1
27
EF2
2

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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, May 20, 1961

2 mile path Longest path

6.3 miles, EF1

June 22, 2023, whole path Widest

100 yards, F0

August 17, 1953
Every tornado

All 65 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 14, 2025EF10.26 mi50 yd00
Jun 22, 2023EF16.3 mi25 yd00
Sep 6, 2019EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Jul 21, 2015EF10.29 mi100 yd00
Jun 8, 2014EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Sep 27, 2012EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 6, 2012EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 20, 2009EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 24, 2009EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Aug 24, 2008EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 24, 2008EF00.5 mi100 yd00
Aug 23, 2008EF10.3 mi75 yd00
Jun 22, 2006F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 2004F00.2 mi75 yd00
Aug 29, 2002F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 28, 1997F10.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 12, 1997F11 mi50 yd00
May 12, 1995F00.2 mi50 yd00
Jul 15, 1994F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 10, 1991F06 mi50 yd00
May 22, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 16, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
May 16, 1991F00.2 mi10 yd00
Aug 1, 1990F00.1 mi13 yd00
Cities

Cities in Douglas County

Each city page counts every tornado path within 10 miles of the city, including paths just over the county line.

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Nearby counties

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.