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Tornado History

Washington Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Washington, Colorado. The records below identify 205 tornadoes from 1952 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $676K, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes205
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries4
Property Damage$676K
Avg Length0.8 mi
Avg Width62 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Washington, Colorado

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

Average 2.8 tornadoes per year (8.5/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 78 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Washington, Colorado with 0 deaths
2023 was the most active year with 42 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (59 events)
Longest tornado: 14 miles in Washington, Colorado
Widest tornado: 1,320.0 yards in Washington, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 35 on Jun 21, 2023

Monthly Distribution

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

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Washington, Colorado, June is the most active month with 78 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

4228140

Summary: 2023 was the most active year with 42 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
Unknown
EFU

Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 69 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.

$300K$30K$3K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1996 with at least $300K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 May 30, 19961996F3 May 10, 19751975F2 June 26, 19521952EF2 June 21, 20232023F2 July 20, 19581958F2 May 29, 19821982F2 May 18, 19601960EF2 July 29, 20182018EF2 June 21, 20232023EF2 June 21, 20232023EF2 May 23, 20252025F1 June 6, 19671967F1 June 29, 19821982F1 June 12, 19831983F1 March 18, 1977F1 July 15, 1984F1 August 19, 1984F1 June 23, 1987F1 June 23, 1987F1 May 12, 1989F1 May 12, 1989F1 June 24, 1989F1 June 25, 1989F1 June 14, 1990F1 June 1, 1991F1 May 29, 1991F1 May 31, 1999F1 May 17, 2000F1 May 17, 2000EF1 August 9, 2010EF1 May 24, 2016EF1 May 28, 2018EF1 August 11, 2019EF1 August 8, 2023EF1 June 21, 2023EF1 June 21, 2023F0 May 29, 1991F0 June 20, 1992F0 July 5, 1969F0 April 21, 1957F0 May 31, 1961F0 July 28, 1962F0 June 30, 1965F0 July 26, 1966F0 September 10, 1967F0 September 25, 1973F0 August 8, 1974F0 June 20, 1977F0 August 14, 1978F0 July 16, 1979F0 June 28, 1979F0 May 13, 1982F0 June 14, 1990F0 June 14, 1990F0 May 16, 1991F0 June 22, 1991F0 June 22, 1991F0 May 29, 1991F0 July 1, 1992F0 March 8, 1992F0 March 8, 1992F0 June 20, 1992F0 June 27, 1992F0 September 17, 1995F0 August 1, 1996F0 August 1, 1996F0 August 1, 1996F0 July 25, 1996F0 July 25, 1996F0 July 30, 1996F0 May 30, 1996F0 May 30, 1996F0 May 30, 1996F0 May 30, 1996F0 May 30, 1996F0 May 30, 1996F0 June 9, 1998F0 May 17, 2000F0 May 17, 2000F0 May 17, 2000© 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 30, 1996F3Washington, Colorado0.5 mi1320 yd00$300K
May 10, 1975F3Washington, Colorado8 mi440 yd00$25K
June 26, 1952F2Washington, Colorado7 mi33 yd00$250K
June 21, 2023EF2Washington, Colorado1.85 mi400 yd00$15K
July 20, 1958F2Washington, Colorado0 mi33 yd00$2K
May 29, 1982F2Washington, Colorado1.5 mi100 yd00$250
May 18, 1960F2Washington, Colorado0 mi33 yd00$30
July 29, 2018EF2Washington, Colorado3.48 mi300 yd00N/A
June 21, 2023EF2Washington, Colorado4.52 mi400 yd00N/A
June 21, 2023EF2Washington, Colorado4.93 mi800 yd00N/A
May 23, 2025EF2Washington, Colorado8.36 mi400 yd00N/A
June 6, 1967F1Washington, Colorado0 mi33 yd04$2K

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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.