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.
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Key Tornado Statistics
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.
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.
Summary: 2001 was the most active year with 7 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 2012 with at least $500K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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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 29, 2001 | F3 | Prowers, Colorado | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| April 27, 2012 | EF2 | Prowers, Colorado | 19.06 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 7 | $500K |
| July 15, 2010 | EF0 | Prowers, Colorado | 0.09 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| July 23, 1996 | F0 | Prowers, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 27, 1998 | F0 | Prowers, Colorado | 0.5 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 22, 2000 | F0 | Prowers, Colorado | 3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 22, 2000 | F0 | Prowers, Colorado | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 29, 2001 | F0 | Prowers, Colorado | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 29, 2001 | F0 | Prowers, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 29, 2001 | F0 | Prowers, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 29, 2001 | F0 | Prowers, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 29, 2001 | F0 | Prowers, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.