7
Very High
Tornado Risk in Colorado Springs, CO
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Colorado Springs's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $25M from this hazard type
- 57 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 6 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 1.5 events per year
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Pueblo, CO WFO Region, US (2023-07-20)
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Colorado Springs is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Colorado Springs Compares
Loading chart...
Notable Tornado Events Near Colorado Springs
Tornado - Pueblo, CO WFO Region, US
July 22, 2018 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Pueblo, CO WFO Region, US
July 19, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Pueblo, CO WFO Region, US
May 9, 2023 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tornado - Pueblo, CO WFO Region, US
June 25, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Pueblo, CO WFO Region, US
August 7, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 3/10
Wildfire Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 7/10
Hurricane Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 1/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 7/10
Tsunami Risk in Colorado Springs
Score: 0/10
Tornado Risk in Denver, CO
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Albuquerque, NM
Score: 3/10
Tornado Risk in Oklahoma City, OK
Score: 9/10
Monitor Tornado Risk in Real Time
Get real-time tornado alerts for Colorado Springs, CO and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.
Learn More About DisasterAWARE