Tornado History
Bent Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Bent, Colorado. The records below identify 47 tornadoes from 1956 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.4M, with 0 deaths and 8 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Bent, Colorado
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 16 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Bent, Colorado with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 7 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 15 miles in Bent, Colorado
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Bent, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Apr 22, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Bent, Colorado, June is the most active month with 16 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2004 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 2004 with at least $1.1M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2004 | F2 | Bent, Colorado | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
| April 27, 2012 | EF2 | Bent, Colorado | 6.2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 29, 1962 | F2 | Bent, Colorado | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 22, 1975 | F2 | Bent, Colorado | 2 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 20, 2004 | F1 | Bent, Colorado | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $1.0M |
| October 11, 1997 | F1 | Bent, Colorado | 15 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 6 | $200K |
| May 12, 1975 | F1 | Bent, Colorado | 2 mi | 220 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| October 11, 1997 | F1 | Bent, Colorado | 8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| June 25, 1989 | F1 | Bent, Colorado | 0.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 22, 1975 | F1 | Bent, Colorado | 2.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 24, 1987 | F1 | Bent, Colorado | 0.6 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 25, 1989 | F1 | Bent, Colorado | 0.8 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.