Tornado History
Kiowa Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Kiowa, Colorado. The records below identify 89 tornadoes from 1958 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $739K, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Kiowa, Colorado
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.3 tornadoes per year (1.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 36 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Kiowa, Colorado with 0 deaths
2010 was the most active year with 23 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (43 events)
Longest tornado: 20 miles in Kiowa, Colorado
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Kiowa, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 13 on May 25, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Kiowa, Colorado, May is the most active month with 36 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2010 was the most active year with 23 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 1971 with at least $250K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 1971 | F3 | Kiowa, Colorado | 5.6 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 12, 1975 | F2 | Kiowa, Colorado | 11.1 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 27, 2012 | EF2 | Kiowa, Colorado | 0.65 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| May 18, 1982 | F2 | Kiowa, Colorado | 2 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 28, 2007 | EF2 | Kiowa, Colorado | 11 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| September 21, 2000 | F1 | Kiowa, Colorado | 12 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| April 27, 2012 | EF1 | Kiowa, Colorado | 2.23 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $40K |
| May 21, 1989 | F1 | Kiowa, Colorado | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 17, 1978 | F1 | Kiowa, Colorado | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $2K |
| July 9, 1982 | F1 | Kiowa, Colorado | 1.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| March 28, 2007 | EF1 | Kiowa, Colorado | 4.62 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 22, 2010 | EF1 | Kiowa, Colorado | 7.22 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $1K |
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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.