50,776
Recorded events
64
Counties covered
292
Direct deaths
$10.6B
Property damage
Colorado severe weather history covers 50,776 recorded events across 64 counties between 1950 and 2026.
The Colorado severe weather history record is dominated by hail, which accounts for 30.0% of everything logged statewide across 62 counties. Statewide, recorded events have caused 292 direct deaths since 1950.
By hazard type
Colorado severe weather history by hazard
| Hazard | Events | Counties | Deaths | Damage | Span |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 15,245 | 62 | 0 | $4.9B | 1955–2026 |
| Winter Weather | 5,852 | 0 | 2 | $132K | 2003–2026 |
| Winter Storm | 5,487 | 0 | 2 | $33.5M | 1996–2026 |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 4,547 | 60 | 14 | $25.2M | 1955–2026 |
| High Wind | 4,177 | 0 | 8 | $78.4M | 1996–2026 |
| Heavy Snow | 3,205 | 0 | 4 | $36K | 1996–2026 |
| Drought | 3,040 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2026 |
| Tornado | 2,435 | 54 | 5 | $291.7M | 1950–2026 |
| Flash Flood | 1,548 | 59 | 29 | $433.4M | 1996–2025 |
| Heavy Rain | 782 | 54 | 2 | $787K | 1996–2025 |
| Wildfire | 668 | 24 | 12 | $3.8B | 1996–2026 |
| Frost/Freeze | 611 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2025 |
| Lightning | 475 | 57 | 50 | $12.1M | 1996–2024 |
| Blizzard | 426 | 0 | 11 | $71.7M | 1996–2025 |
| Dense Fog | 407 | 0 | 1 | $350K | 1996–2026 |
| Flood | 405 | 48 | 17 | $775.8M | 1996–2025 |
| Debris Flow | 303 | 25 | 7 | $161.3M | 2003–2025 |
| Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | 290 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2001–2025 |
| Avalanche | 273 | 0 | 121 | $525K | 1998–2026 |
| Funnel Cloud | 208 | 37 | 0 | $0 | 1996–2024 |
| Cold/Wind Chill | 167 | 0 | 5 | $100K | 1996–2026 |
| Strong Wind | 108 | 0 | 0 | $1.0M | 2003–2026 |
| Dust Storm | 63 | 0 | 1 | $300K | 2002–2026 |
| Dust Devil | 16 | 11 | 0 | $59K | 2002–2019 |
| Ice Storm | 14 | 0 | 0 | $2K | 2005–2017 |
| Heat | 10 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2000–2021 |
| Dense Smoke | 8 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2010–2018 |
| Excessive Heat | 5 | 0 | 1 | $0 | 2021–2025 |
| Freezing Fog | 1 | 0 | 0 | $0 | 2020–2020 |
County index
Most active counties
| County | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | 2,710 | 12 |
| Weld County | 1,900 | 4 |
| Yuma County | 1,535 | 0 |
| Kit Carson County | 1,324 | 0 |
| Washington County | 1,104 | 0 |
| Pueblo County | 954 | 1 |
| Larimer County | 915 | 24 |
| Arapahoe County | 913 | 2 |
| Adams County | 862 | 3 |
| Lincoln County | 859 | 0 |
| Cheyenne County | 851 | 0 |
| Logan County | 850 | 2 |
| Elbert County | 805 | 0 |
| Morgan County | 805 | 0 |
| Prowers County | 688 | 3 |
| Jefferson County | 657 | 7 |
| Douglas County | 623 | 2 |
| Baca County | 621 | 1 |
| Denver County | 535 | 3 |
| Boulder County | 513 | 6 |
| Kiowa County | 500 | 0 |
| Mesa County | 472 | 5 |
| Otero County | 445 | 4 |
| Las Animas County | 437 | 0 |
| Phillips County | 405 | 0 |
Full index
Every county in Colorado
- El Paso County
- Weld County
- Yuma County
- Kit Carson County
- Washington County
- Pueblo County
- Larimer County
- Arapahoe County
- Adams County
- Lincoln County
- Cheyenne County
- Logan County
- Elbert County
- Morgan County
- Prowers County
- Jefferson County
- Douglas County
- Baca County
- Denver County
- Boulder County
- Kiowa County
- Mesa County
- Otero County
- Las Animas County
- Phillips County
- Sedgwick County
- Bent County
- La Plata County
- Garfield County
- Fremont County
- Huerfano County
- Rio Blanco County
- Custer County
- Teller County
- Crowley County
- Montezuma County
- Montrose County
- Moffat County
- Eagle County
- Routt County
- San Miguel County
- Pitkin County
- Archuleta County
- Park County
- Delta County
- Gunnison County
- Saguache County
- Ouray County
- Alamosa County
- Broomfield County
- Chaffee County
- Grand County
- Clear Creek County
- Rio Grande County
- Dolores County
- Costilla County
- Gilpin County
- Summit County
- San Juan County
- Hinsdale County
- Conejos County
- Jackson County
- Lake County
- Mineral County
Quick answers
Frequently asked
How many severe weather events are recorded in Colorado?
50,776 events are on record across Colorado, covering 64 counties between 1950 and 2026.
Which county in Colorado has the most severe weather on record?
El Paso County leads Colorado with 2,710 recorded events. Ranking reflects reported events, so densely populated counties tend to report more than sparsely populated ones.
Where does the Colorado severe weather history data come from?
Totals are aggregated from the NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, the federal public-domain archive of United States severe weather reports, with FEMA and U.S. Census records providing risk and population context. Dates are UTC and recent entries may still be revised.
Cite this page
“Colorado Severe Weather History.” Severe Weather History. severeweatherhistory.com/state/colorado/ · Data: NOAA/NCEI, FEMA, U.S. Census — public domain.