Tornado History
Denver Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Denver, Colorado. The records below identify 19 tornadoes from 1966 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $32.6M, with 0 deaths and 13 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Denver, Colorado
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Denver, Colorado with 0 deaths
1981 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 2.8 miles in Denver, Colorado
Widest tornado: 400.0 yards in Denver, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 15, 1988
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Denver, Colorado, June is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1981 was the most active year with 2 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 1988 with at least $27.5M 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 15, 1988 | F3 | Denver, Colorado | 2.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 7 | $25.0M |
| June 3, 1981 | F2 | Denver, Colorado | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 8, 1986 | F2 | Denver, Colorado | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 6 | $2.5M |
| June 15, 1988 | F2 | Denver, Colorado | 0.5 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 9, 1967 | F1 | Denver, Colorado | 0.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 12, 1987 | F1 | Denver, Colorado | 0.7 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 28, 1981 | F1 | Denver, Colorado | 0.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 18, 2013 | EF1 | Denver, Colorado | 2.4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 24, 2015 | EF1 | Denver, Colorado | 2.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 29, 1990 | F0 | Denver, Colorado | 0.8 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 3, 1982 | F0 | Denver, Colorado | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| April 11, 1966 | F0 | Denver, Colorado | 0 mi | 183 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.