Morgan County, Colorado tornadoes

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95 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1955). Most recent: July 6, 2025, EFU. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports 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

Total951950 to 2025
Per year1.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay32 of 95
StrongestF2Jul 8, 1955
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

320 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 2May: 32Jun: 28Jul: 23Aug: 6Sep: 4Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 32 of 95 tornadoes.

By time of day

220 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 0: 4: 93 PM: 6: 22: 126 PM: 12: 13: 109 PM: 3: 3: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

70 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 21980: 0: 3: 1: 1: 5: 2: 1: 0: 1: 11990: 2: 3: 4: 1: 0: 1: 7: 4: 2: 12000: 4: 2: 0: 2: 2: 2: 0: 1: 1: 12010: 4: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 3: 0: 6: 12020: 0: 4: 5: 2: 0: 219501960197019801990200020102020

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: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
57
EF1
25
EF2
11
Unknown
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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, July 8, 1955

0.1 mile path Longest path

25 miles, F2

September 18, 1986, whole path Widest

880 yards, F2

May 30, 1996

All 95 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 6, 2025EFU1.08 mi50 yd00
May 27, 2025EF10.87 mi10 yd00
May 26, 2023EFU0.01 mi25 yd00
May 10, 2023EF16 mi20 yd00
Jul 7, 2022EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Jul 7, 2022EF10.01 mi50 yd00
Jul 7, 2022EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Jul 7, 2022EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Jul 7, 2022EF10.62 mi100 yd00
Jul 3, 2021EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Jun 19, 2021EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 22, 2021EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 22, 2021EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 27, 2019EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Jul 29, 2018EF27.06 mi300 yd00
Jul 29, 2018EF27.65 mi500 yd00
Jul 29, 2018EF28.55 mi400 yd00
May 28, 2018EF00.01 mi50 yd00
May 28, 2018EF00.01 mi50 yd00
May 28, 2018EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Jun 13, 2016EF00.1 mi50 yd00
May 7, 2016EF00.5 mi50 yd00
May 7, 2016EF00.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 22, 2014EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Aug 3, 2013EF00.1 mi50 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 8, 20266 SSW New RaymerNot yet rated
Jun 24, 20266 WSW Log Lane VillageNot 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.