Clifton, CO Tornado History — 8 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Clifton, CO had?
Clifton has had 8 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Clifton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Clifton was an EF1 on July 9, 2015.
When is tornado season in Clifton?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Clifton, with 2 on record. April through June account for 3 of the 8 tornadoes on record near Clifton.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Clifton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 3 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Have any tornadoes near Clifton been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Clifton from any of the 8 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Clifton
What the record shows near Clifton
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Clifton, with 5 of the 8 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 2 so far. The Clifton record runs from the 1990s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Clifton, 8 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Clifton is rated EF1, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Clifton has averaged 0.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 3 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 1, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.