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Tornado History

Huerfano Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Huerfano, Colorado. The records below identify 7 tornadoes from 1958 through 2017, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $28K, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$28K
Avg Length0.5 mi
Avg Width47 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Huerfano, Colorado

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Huerfano, Colorado with 0 deaths
1979 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1970s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 1.23 miles in Huerfano, Colorado
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Huerfano, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jul 15, 1979

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Huerfano, 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: 1979 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
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Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 4 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.

$25K$2K$250$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1978 with at least $25K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 July 10, 19781978EF1 May 8, 20172017F0 July 21, 19581958F0 May 25, 19761976F0 July 15, 19791979F0 July 15, 19791979EF0 August 18, 20092009© 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, 1978F2Huerfano, Colorado0.3 mi50 yd02$25K
May 8, 2017EF1Huerfano, Colorado0.19 mi100 yd00N/A
July 21, 1958F0Huerfano, Colorado0 mi33 yd00$2K
May 25, 1976F0Huerfano, Colorado0.1 mi20 yd00N/A
July 15, 1979F0Huerfano, Colorado0.5 mi27 yd00N/A
July 15, 1979F0Huerfano, Colorado0.5 mi27 yd00N/A
August 18, 2009EF0Huerfano, Colorado1.23 mi75 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.