Boulder weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Boulder, CO right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Boulder as part of Boulder County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Boulder
82 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Boulder since 1950, injuring 49 people. The most recent was on June 7, 2021 (rated EF2).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Boulder
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2015 | EF3 | Boulder County | 6.7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 7, 2021 | EF2 | Weld County | 7.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | F2 | Adams County | 5.4 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 3, 1981 | F2 | Adams County | 2.3 mi | 133 yd | 0 | 42 |
| June 5, 1988 | F2 | Adams County | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2021 | EF2 | Weld County | 7.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 4, 2015 | EF3 | Boulder County | 6.7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 2015 | EF0 | Weld County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 28, 2014 | EF0 | Weld County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 3, 2013 | EF0 | Weld County | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Boulder County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Weather Advisory | 264 | November 4, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 95 | May 18, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 85 | May 5, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 84 | August 5, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 81 | August 30, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 70 | July 28, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 66 | March 16, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 45 | March 12, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 42 | August 5, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 31 | August 26, 2026 |
About Boulder
- Population: 106,803 (2024 estimate)
- County: Boulder County
- State: Colorado