Centennial weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Centennial, CO right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Centennial as part of Arapahoe County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Centennial
232 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Centennial since 1950, injuring 65 people. The most recent was on July 14, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Centennial
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1975 | F3 | Adams County | 4.1 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 12, 1982 | F3 | Adams County | 3 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 15, 1988 | F3 | Denver County | 2.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 7 |
| June 4, 1983 | F2 | Elbert County | 8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 1976 | F2 | Adams County | 5.4 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2025 | EF1 | Douglas County | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 2025 | EF2 | Arapahoe County | 4.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 2025 | EF1 | Arapahoe County | 2.6 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 18, 2025 | EF2 | Elbert County | 0.9 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 6, 2023 | ? | Adams County | 0 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Arapahoe County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 296 | September 19, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 115 | June 10, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 97 | September 25, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 94 | May 5, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 71 | June 10, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 68 | September 21, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 32 | November 2, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 30 | October 16, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 30 | May 5, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 28 | May 5, 2026 |
About Centennial
- Population: 108,853 (2024 estimate)
- County: Arapahoe County
- State: Colorado