Tornado History
El Paso Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on El Paso, Colorado. The records below identify 93 tornadoes from 1951 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $9.5M, with 0 deaths and 19 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for El Paso, Colorado
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.3 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 43 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in El Paso, Colorado with 0 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 12 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (32 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in El Paso, Colorado
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in El Paso, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 7 on Jun 21, 1991
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In El Paso, Colorado, June is the most active month with 43 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1990 was the most active year with 12 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 2001 with at least $8.1M 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 24, 1979 | F3 | El Paso, Colorado | 4.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| June 13, 1977 | F3 | El Paso, Colorado | 4.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 28, 2001 | F2 | El Paso, Colorado | 0.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 4 | $8.0M |
| April 11, 1977 | F2 | El Paso, Colorado | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 13, 1977 | F2 | El Paso, Colorado | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| June 13, 1977 | F2 | El Paso, Colorado | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 6, 1990 | F2 | El Paso, Colorado | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 2 | $250K |
| May 28, 2001 | F2 | El Paso, Colorado | 0.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 5 | $100K |
| June 13, 1977 | F2 | El Paso, Colorado | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 7, 2012 | EF1 | El Paso, Colorado | 2.21 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| June 14, 1965 | F1 | El Paso, Colorado | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| June 9, 1985 | F1 | El Paso, Colorado | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.