Tornado History
Kit Carson Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Kit Carson, Colorado. The records below identify 115 tornadoes from 1952 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $369K, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Kit Carson, Colorado
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 1.5 tornadoes per year (3.4/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 38 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Kit Carson, Colorado with 0 deaths
2007 was the most active year with 12 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (25 events)
Longest tornado: 22.5 miles in Kit Carson, Colorado
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Kit Carson, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 11 on Jul 3, 2007
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Kit Carson, Colorado, May is the most active month with 38 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2007 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 2007 with at least $60K 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 5, 2015 | EF2 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 1.47 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| May 8, 1952 | F2 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 2.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| May 6, 1973 | F2 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 5 | $25K |
| May 30, 1988 | F2 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| April 22, 1957 | F2 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| August 8, 2023 | EF2 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 2.15 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 17, 1960 | F1 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 17.6 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 23, 1965 | F1 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 3, 2007 | EF1 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| October 11, 1997 | F1 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| June 18, 1960 | F1 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 5.9 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 6, 1961 | F1 | Kit Carson, Colorado | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.