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Tornado History

Alamosa Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Alamosa, Colorado. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1955 through 2014, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $22K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes15
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$22K
Avg Length0.8 mi
Avg Width46 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Alamosa, Colorado

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Alamosa, Colorado with 0 deaths
2006 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 2 miles in Alamosa, Colorado
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Alamosa, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Jul 10, 1955

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Alamosa, Colorado, July is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2006 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 7 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.

$11K$1K$110$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1995 with at least $11K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 July 10, 19551955F1 March 19, 19951995EF1 August 16, 20082008F1 June 25, 19561956F1 June 19, 19821982F1 June 22, 19831983F0 July 18, 19581958F0 March 23, 19741974F0 May 25, 19981998F0 August 10, 20032003F0 July 15, 20042004F0 July 9, 20062006F0 June 26, 20062006EF0 May 20, 20132013EF0 May 22, 2014© 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
July 10, 1955F2Alamosa, Colorado0 mi33 yd00$2K
March 19, 1995F1Alamosa, Colorado0.1 mi10 yd00$11K
August 16, 2008EF1Alamosa, Colorado0.25 mi50 yd00$8K
June 25, 1956F1Alamosa, Colorado0 mi33 yd00$250
June 19, 1982F1Alamosa, Colorado2 mi77 yd00$30
June 22, 1983F1Alamosa, Colorado1.5 mi33 yd00$30
July 18, 1958F0Alamosa, Colorado1 mi33 yd00$30
March 23, 1974F0Alamosa, Colorado0.1 mi20 yd00N/A
May 25, 1998F0Alamosa, Colorado0.1 mi25 yd00N/A
August 10, 2003F0Alamosa, Colorado1 mi50 yd00N/A
July 15, 2004F0Alamosa, Colorado1 mi75 yd00N/A
July 9, 2006F0Alamosa, Colorado0.5 mi50 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.