Denver weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Denver, CO right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Denver as part of Denver County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Denver
279 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Denver since 1950, injuring 69 people. The most recent was on July 14, 2025 (rated unknown).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Denver
| 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 8, 1958 | F2 | Weld County | 7.1 mi | 10 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 | ? | Weld County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 13, 2025 | ? | Adams County | 0.2 mi | 10 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 |
How often alerts are issued for Denver County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 128 | September 19, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 84 | June 10, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 81 | March 6, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 68 | September 25, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 54 | June 10, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 42 | September 21, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 32 | November 2, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 25 | October 16, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 25 | May 5, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 24 | May 5, 2026 |
About Denver
- Population: 729,019 (2024 estimate)
- County: Denver County
- State: Colorado