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Tornado History
Elba Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Elba, Colorado as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 25 matching records from 1996 through 2024. The strongest matching rating is F3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is April 25, 2024, and minimum reported property damage totals $315K.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Check any addressKey Tornado Facts for Elba, Colorado
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.9 tornadoes per year (2.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Elba, Colorado with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 16 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (18 events)
Longest tornado: 4.93 miles in Elba, Colorado
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Elba, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 15 on Jun 21, 2023
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Elba, Colorado, June is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 16 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1996 with at least $300K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1996 | F3 | Washington, Colorado | 0.5 mi | 1320 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| June 21, 2023 | EF2 | Washington, Colorado | 1.85 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| June 21, 2023 | EF2 | Washington, Colorado | 4.93 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 9, 2010 | EF1 | Washington, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 7, 2001 | F0 | Washington, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 8, 2013 | EF0 | Washington, Colorado | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 13, 2013 | EF0 | Washington, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 7, 2017 | EF0 | Washington, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 26, 2017 | EF0 | Washington, Colorado | 0.01 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 2, 2020 | EF0 | Washington, Colorado | 0.01 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 21, 2023 | EFU | Washington, Colorado | 0.3 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 21, 2023 | EFU | Washington, Colorado | 0.51 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.