Tornado History
Stratton Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Stratton, Colorado as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 12 matching records from 1997 through 2023. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is June 30, 2023, and minimum reported property damage totals $10K.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Stratton, Colorado
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Stratton, Colorado with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 4.19 miles in Stratton, Colorado
Widest tornado: 150.0 yards in Stratton, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 8, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Stratton, Colorado, June is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1997 was the most active year with 3 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 1997 with at least $10K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 1997 | F1 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| October 8, 1997 | F0 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 8, 1997 | F0 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 4, 2003 | F0 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 25, 2009 | EF0 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.25 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 17, 2013 | EF0 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.25 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 5, 2015 | EF0 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 1.98 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 30, 2016 | EF0 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 1.09 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 13, 2019 | EFU | Kit Carson, Colorado | 4.19 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 26, 2022 | EFU | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 26, 2022 | EFU | Kit Carson, Colorado | 1.61 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 30, 2023 | EFU | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.06 mi | 75 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.