Prowers County, Colorado tornadoes

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90confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: June 23, 2023, EF3. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total901950 to 2025

Per year1.2average since 1950

Peak monthMay30 of 90

StrongestEF3Mar 28, 2007

Deaths2whole paths, see note

Injuries17whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

May is the peak month, with 30 of 90 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

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

EF1

EF2

EF3

Unknown

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

Deadliest

All 90 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jun 23, 2023	EF3	13.12 mi	320 yd	0	0
May 30, 2023	EF0	4.61 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 7, 2022	EFU	6.39 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jul 6, 2021	EFU	0.19 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 21, 2020	EFU	1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 21, 2020	EFU	2 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 26, 2019	EFU	0.25 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 12, 2017	EFU	0.86 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 14, 2014	EF0	0.37 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 25, 2013	EF0	1.09 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 8, 2013	EF0	0.1 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jun 14, 2012	EF0	1.02 mi	50 yd	0	0
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	19.06 mi	200 yd	0	7
Apr 27, 2012	EF2	2 mi	200 yd	0	0
May 24, 2011	EF0	0.25 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 2010	EF0	0.09 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 23, 2009	EF0	1.94 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jun 13, 2009	EF0	0.58 mi	25 yd	0	0
Apr 17, 2009	EF0	0.7 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2008	EF0	6.51 mi	150 yd	0	0
May 14, 2007	EF0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 14, 2007	EF0	0.5 mi	75 yd	0	0
May 14, 2007	EF0	0.78 mi	75 yd	0	0
Apr 21, 2007	EF0	3.05 mi	300 yd	0	0
Mar 28, 2007	EF3	28 mi	900 yd	2	9
Jun 22, 2006	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 7, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 2004	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 28, 2002	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 28, 2002	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 28, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
Aug 28, 2002	F0	1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Aug 9, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 2002	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 29, 2001	F3	3 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 29, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 29, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 29, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 29, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 29, 2001	F0	0.1 mi	25 yd	0	0
May 29, 2001	F0	0.2 mi	25 yd	0	0
Jul 22, 2000	F0	1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 22, 2000	F0	3 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 9, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 27, 1998	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jul 23, 1998	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 23, 1996	F0	0.3 mi	75 yd	0	0
Jul 23, 1996	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 31, 1996	F0	2 mi	400 yd	0	0
May 26, 1995	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 12, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1993	F0	0.2 mi	50 yd	0	0
May 22, 1993	F0	0.1 mi	100 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 1992	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 19, 1990	F0	0.1 mi	13 yd	0	0
Apr 26, 1990	F0	0.2 mi	30 yd	0	0
Jun 6, 1989	F1	2 mi	23 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1989	F0	0.5 mi	23 yd	0	0
May 21, 1989	F1	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 30, 1988	F0	0.5 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 2, 1988	F1	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 24, 1984	F1	1 mi	30 yd	0	0
May 16, 1981	F1	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Jun 28, 1979	F1	0.5 mi	27 yd	0	0
Jul 7, 1977	F0	0.5 mi	40 yd	0	0
May 1, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	80 yd	0	0
May 1, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	80 yd	0	0
May 1, 1977	F1	0.1 mi	80 yd	0	0
May 29, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	20 yd	0	0
Apr 16, 1976	F0	0.1 mi	17 yd	0	0
Jun 8, 1975	F2	1 mi	220 yd	0	0
Aug 8, 1974	F1	2.5 mi	33 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 1969	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 14, 1969	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 1968	F2	0.1 mi	100 yd	0	1
Jun 24, 1968	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 1968	F1	0.4 mi	17 yd	0	0
May 30, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 16, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Mar 16, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1962	F1	3.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1962	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1961	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 2, 1961	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 13, 1961	F1	4.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 22, 1958	F0	3.4 mi	10 yd	0	0

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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.