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Pueblo West, CO Tornado History — 35 Tornadoes Since 1950

Colorado · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Pueblo West, CO had?

Pueblo West has had 35 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.

When was the most recent tornado near Pueblo West?

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

When is tornado season in Pueblo West?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pueblo West, with 11 on record. April through June account for 14 of the 35 tornadoes on record near Pueblo West.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
35
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
0
0.0% of total
Peak Month
July
11 on record
Per Year Avg
0.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Pueblo West

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 9 total, averaging 0.5 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 1
2015 0
2014 2
2013 0
2012 1
2011 3
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 2
1970s 4
1980s 7
1990s 10
2000s 3
2010s 8
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 20
EF1 11
EF2 2
Unrated 2

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 3
May 2
Jun 9
Jul 11
Aug 7
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

Have any tornadoes near Pueblo West been fatal?

No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Pueblo West from any of the 35 tornadoes since 1950, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.

Notable Tornadoes Near Pueblo West

Costliest Tornado
F2 on April 11, 1977 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
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 West

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Pueblo West, with 10 of the 35 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 1 so far. The Pueblo West record runs from the 1960s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Pueblo West, 31 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Pueblo West is rated EF2, of which 2 are logged. A further 2 near Pueblo West are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Pueblo West has averaged 0.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 9 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 3, and 14 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Pueblo West, CO had?
Since 1950, 35 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Pueblo West. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Pueblo West?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Pueblo West, with 11 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 West?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Pueblo West was an Unrated on March 26, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Pueblo West?
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