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

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
EF0
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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
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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.

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 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.

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