Rio Blanco County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Rio Blanco County, CO right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 156 alerts that included Rio Blanco County, roughly 16 a year. The most common is the flood advisory (56 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on May 17, 2026. 3 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Rio Blanco County alert history
Alert events that included Rio Blanco County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Advisory | 56 | 4 | August 31, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 47 | 13 | September 20, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 30 | 25 | September 25, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 19 | 0 | February 27, 2024 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 4 | 0 | August 25, 2024 |
| Tornado Warning | 0 | 1 | May 17, 2026 |
Tornado history in Rio Blanco County
3 tornadoes have been recorded in Rio Blanco County since 1950. That ranks 40 of 64 counties in Colorado. The most recent was on May 29, 2013 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Rio Blanco County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2006 | F1 | Rio Blanco County | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 3, 1957 | F1 | Rio Blanco County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 29, 2013 | EF0 | Rio Blanco County | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2013 | EF0 | Rio Blanco County | 1 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 21, 2006 | F1 | Rio Blanco County | 1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 3, 1957 | F1 | Rio Blanco County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Rio Blanco County
- Population: 6,607 (2024 estimate)
- State: Colorado
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 008103 (how to use it)