Colorado Springs weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Colorado Springs, CO right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Colorado Springs as part of El Paso County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Colorado Springs
85 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Colorado Springs since 1950, injuring 17 people. The most recent was on July 30, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Colorado Springs
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 1977 | F3 | El Paso County | 4.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 24, 1979 | F3 | El Paso County | 4.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 |
| June 15, 2009 | EF2 | Elbert County | 4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 11, 1977 | F2 | El Paso County | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 13, 1977 | F2 | El Paso County | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 2 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | EF1 | Teller County | 0.8 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 17, 2025 | EF1 | Teller County | 0.4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 9, 2024 | EF1 | Teller County | 0.9 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 5, 2023 | ? | El Paso County | 2.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 20, 2023 | EF1 | Teller County | 1.5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for El Paso County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 751 | October 11, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 263 | July 3, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 167 | July 2, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 141 | August 26, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 128 | May 5, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 87 | July 27, 2022 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 87 | September 21, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 68 | March 15, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 45 | September 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 45 | January 8, 2026 |
About Colorado Springs
- Population: 493,554 (2024 estimate)
- County: El Paso County
- State: Colorado