Tornadoes in Kiowa County
The Storm Prediction Center records 101 tornadoes whose paths touched Kiowa County, Colorado between 1958 and 2023. They killed 2 people and injured 18. The busiest month is May, with 39 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 28 March 2007. The most recent was on 6 July 2023.
- 101tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 18injuries
- 571per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Kiowa County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 63 | 62% |
| F1 / EF1 | 18 | 18% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 6% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 12 | 12% |
Kiowa County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 3 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 15 |
| May | 39 |
| Jun | 21 |
| Jul | 13 |
| Aug | 5 |
| Sep | 3 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Kiowa County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Holly, Colorado tornado28 March 2007, EF3, 2 deaths, 9 injuries, 28 miles long
- Most recent: Colorado tornado6 July 2023, Unknown rating, 0.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Kiowa County
- Holly, Colorado tornado28 March 2007, EF3, 2 deaths, 9 injuries, 28 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.