Phillips County, Colorado tornadoes

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51confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: June 7, 2022, EFU. 2026 so far: 3 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

Total511950 to 2025
Per year0.7average since 1950
Peak monthMay15 of 51
StrongestF2Jun 18, 1955
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries1whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

150 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 1May: 15Jun: 14Jul: 10Aug: 9Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 15 of 51 tornadoes.

By time of day

150 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 2: 13 PM: 5: 6: 116 PM: 15: 4: 39 PM: 2: 1: 112 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 3: 0: 2: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 2: 1: 1: 1: 4: 3: 2: 0: 02000: 3: 0: 0: 0: 4: 1: 0: 3: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 32020: 2: 3: 2: 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: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
37
EF1
9
EF2
3
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.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, June 18, 1955

4.9 mile path Longest path

4.9 miles, F2

June 18, 1955, whole path Widest

660 yards, F1

May 22, 1996
Every tornado

All 51 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 7, 2022EFU0.01 mi50 yd00
Jun 7, 2022EFU0.01 mi50 yd00
Aug 19, 2021EF00.02 mi25 yd00
Aug 19, 2021EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Aug 19, 2021EF10.01 mi50 yd00
Jul 19, 2020EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Jul 8, 2020EF00.01 mi50 yd00
Jul 4, 2019EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 27, 2019EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 27, 2019EF00.01 mi25 yd00
Jun 27, 2016EF00.01 mi25 yd00
May 7, 2014EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Apr 23, 2007EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 24, 2007EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Mar 24, 2007EF00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 3, 2005F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 15, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 4, 2004F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 23, 2000F00.1 mi20 yd00
May 17, 2000F00.1 mi20 yd00
May 17, 2000F00.1 mi20 yd00
Aug 21, 1997F10.1 mi50 yd00
Jun 14, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jun 21, 20263 ESE Pleasant ValleyNot yet rated
May 30, 20269 SSE WagesNot yet rated
May 30, 2026PaoliNot 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 13, 2026.