Security-Widefield, CO Tornado History — 63 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Security-Widefield, CO had?
Security-Widefield has had 63 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 2 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Security-Widefield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Security-Widefield was an EF1 on August 9, 2024.
When is tornado season in Security-Widefield?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Security-Widefield, with 22 on record. April through June account for 37 of the 63 tornadoes on record near Security-Widefield.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Security-Widefield
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 14 total, averaging 0.7 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 Security-Widefield been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Security-Widefield from any of the 63 tornadoes since 1950, though 17 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Security-Widefield
What the record shows near Security-Widefield
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Security-Widefield, with 18 of the 63 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 5 so far. The Security-Widefield record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Security-Widefield, 53 reached EF0 or EF1 and 7 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Security-Widefield is rated EF3, of which 2 are logged. A further 3 near Security-Widefield are unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.
Across the last 20 years Security-Widefield has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 14 in total. 2023 was the busiest of them with 3, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.