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Tornado History

Montrose Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Montrose, Colorado. The records below identify 3 tornadoes from 2004 through 2005, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $23K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes3
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$23K
Avg Length0.6 mi
Avg Width22 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Montrose, Colorado

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

Average 1.5 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Montrose, Colorado with 0 deaths
2005 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 0.7 miles in Montrose, Colorado
Widest tornado: 25.0 yards in Montrose, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on May 13, 2004

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Montrose, Colorado, May is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2005 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F1

Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 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.

$21K$2K$210$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2005 with at least $21K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 May 6, 20052005F1 May 13, 20042004F1 October 4, 20052005© 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
May 6, 2005F1Montrose, Colorado0.3 mi25 yd01$20K
May 13, 2004F1Montrose, Colorado0.7 mi20 yd00$2K
October 4, 2005F1Montrose, Colorado0.7 mi20 yd00$1K

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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.