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Tornado History

Lamar Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Lamar, Colorado as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 24 matching records from 1996 through 2022. The strongest matching rating is F3 (Severe damage), the latest matching tornado is June 7, 2022, and minimum reported property damage totals $660K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes24
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries7
Property Damage$660K
Avg Length1.6 mi
Avg Width51 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Lamar, Colorado

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.9 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Lamar, Colorado with 0 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (16 events)
Longest tornado: 19.06 miles in Lamar, Colorado
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Lamar, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on May 29, 2001

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Lamar, Colorado, May is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2001 was the most active year with 7 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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EFU

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 16 recorded events.

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.

$500K$50K$5K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2012 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 May 29, 20012001EF2 April 27, 20122012EF0 July 15, 20102010F0 July 23, 19961996F0 July 27, 19981998F0 July 22, 20002000F0 July 22, 20002000F0 May 29, 20012001F0 May 29, 20012001F0 May 29, 20012001F0 May 29, 20012001F0 May 29, 20012001F0 May 29, 20012001F0 August 9, 20022002F0 August 28, 2002F0 August 28, 2002F0 August 28, 2002F0 June 20, 2004F0 June 22, 2006EF0 May 14, 2007EF0 May 24, 2011EF0 July 14, 2014EFU May 26, 2019EFU June 7, 2022© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
May 29, 2001F3Prowers, Colorado3 mi50 yd00$150K
April 27, 2012EF2Prowers, Colorado19.06 mi200 yd07$500K
July 15, 2010EF0Prowers, Colorado0.09 mi50 yd00$10K
July 23, 1996F0Prowers, Colorado0.1 mi50 yd00N/A
July 27, 1998F0Prowers, Colorado0.5 mi25 yd00N/A
July 22, 2000F0Prowers, Colorado3 mi50 yd00N/A
July 22, 2000F0Prowers, Colorado1 mi50 yd00N/A
May 29, 2001F0Prowers, Colorado0.2 mi25 yd00N/A
May 29, 2001F0Prowers, Colorado0.1 mi25 yd00N/A
May 29, 2001F0Prowers, Colorado0.1 mi25 yd00N/A
May 29, 2001F0Prowers, Colorado0.1 mi25 yd00N/A
May 29, 2001F0Prowers, Colorado0.1 mi25 yd00N/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.