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Pueblo, CO Tornado History — 22 Tornadoes Since 1950

Colorado · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Pueblo, CO had?

Pueblo has had 22 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Pueblo?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pueblo was an Unrated on March 26, 2024.

When is tornado season in Pueblo?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pueblo, with 8 on record. April through June account for 4 of the 22 tornadoes on record near Pueblo.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
22
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
8 on record
Per Year Avg
0.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Pueblo

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 6 total, averaging 0.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 1
2023 0
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1
2017 0
2016 0
2015 0
2014 1
2013 0
2012 0
2011 3
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 1
1970s 3
1980s 5
1990s 4
2000s 3
2010s 5
2020s 1

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 12
EF1 8
EF2 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 0
May 2
Jun 2
Jul 8
Aug 7
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Pueblo been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Pueblo from any of the 22 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Pueblo

Costliest Tornado
EF0 on July 10, 2011 — $20K in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
EF0 on August 24, 2011 — 100 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on July 1, 1998 — 7.0 mile track.
Most Recent
Unrated on March 26, 2024.

What the record shows near Pueblo

The 1980s were the busiest decade near Pueblo, with 5 of the 22 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Pueblo record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Pueblo, 20 reached EF0 or EF1 and 1 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pueblo is rated EF2, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Pueblo is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Pueblo has averaged 0.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 6 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 16 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Pueblo, CO had?
Since 1950, 22 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pueblo. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Pueblo?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pueblo, with 8 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 Pueblo?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pueblo was an Unrated on March 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Pueblo?
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