How many tornadoes has Durango, CO had?
Durango has had 5 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Durango?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Durango was an F1 on October 5, 2004.
When is tornado season in Durango?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Durango, with 2 on record. April through June account for 2 of the 5 tornadoes on record near Durango.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
5
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
August
2 on record
Per Year Avg
0.1
Across 76 years
Tornadoes by Decade
1990s
3
2000s
2
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.
EF0
2
EF1
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
0
Aug
2
Sep
0
Oct
1
Nov
0
Dec
0
Have any tornadoes near Durango been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Durango from any of the 5 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Durango
Widest Tornado
F1 on August 5, 1999 — 50 yards wide.
Longest Path
F1 on October 5, 2004 — 2.5 mile track.
Most Recent
F1 on October 5, 2004.
What the record shows near Durango
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Durango, with 3 of the 5 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2000s have produced 2 so far. The Durango record runs from the 1990s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Durango, 5 reached EF0 or EF1 and 0 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Durango is rated EF1, of which 3 are logged.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Durango, CO had?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Durango. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Durango?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Durango, with 2 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Durango?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Durango was an F1 on October 5, 2004.
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