Tornado History
Weld Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Weld, Colorado. The records below identify 284 tornadoes from 1950 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $151.3M, with 1 deaths and 92 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Weld, Colorado
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 3.7 tornadoes per year (3.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 91 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF3 in Weld, Colorado with 1 deaths
1976 was the most active year with 18 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (65 events)
Longest tornado: 24.26 miles in Weld, Colorado
Widest tornado: 1,760.0 yards in Weld, Colorado
Most tornadoes in one day: 8 on Jun 4, 1976
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Weld, Colorado, June is the most active month with 91 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1976 was the most active year with 18 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 2008 with at least $147.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2008 | EF3 | Weld, Colorado | 24.26 mi | 1760 yd | 1 | 78 | $147.0M |
| May 15, 1952 | F3 | Weld, Colorado | 7.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 5 | $25K |
| June 7, 2021 | EF2 | Weld, Colorado | 7.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $530K |
| June 5, 1988 | F2 | Weld, Colorado | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 8, 1965 | F2 | Weld, Colorado | 1 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 4, 1976 | F2 | Weld, Colorado | 1.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 18, 1984 | F2 | Weld, Colorado | 5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 7, 1987 | F2 | Weld, Colorado | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 9, 1990 | F2 | Weld, Colorado | 20 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 10, 1955 | F2 | Weld, Colorado | 4.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 30, 1957 | F2 | Weld, Colorado | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| May 30, 1957 | F2 | Weld, Colorado | 7.2 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.