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Security-Widefield, CO Tornado History — 63 Tornadoes Since 1950

Colorado · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

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

Tornadoes Since 1950
63
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
2
3.2% of total
Peak Month
June
22 on record
Per Year Avg
0.8
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 2
2023 3
2022 0
2021 0
2020 0
2019 2
2018 0
2017 1
2016 0
2015 1
2014 1
2013 0
2012 2
2011 2
2010 0
2009 0
2008 0
2007 0

Tornadoes by Decade

1960s 7
1970s 11
1980s 4
1990s 18
2000s 9
2010s 9
2020s 5

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 38
EF1 15
EF2 5
EF3 2
Unrated 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 2
Apr 4
May 11
Jun 22
Jul 13
Aug 9
Sep 2
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

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

Costliest Tornado
F1 on June 22, 1995 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF1 on August 9, 2024 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on June 9, 1990 — 20.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 9, 2024.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Security-Widefield, CO had?
Since 1950, 63 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Security-Widefield. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
When is tornado season in Security-Widefield?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Security-Widefield, with 22 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 Security-Widefield?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Security-Widefield was an EF1 on August 9, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Security-Widefield?
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