Westminster weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Westminster, CO right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Westminster as part of Jefferson County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Westminster
184 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Westminster since 1950, injuring 65 people. The most recent was on June 13, 2025 (rated unknown).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Westminster
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 1975 | F3 | Adams County | 4.1 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 15, 1988 | F3 | Denver County | 2.5 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 7 |
| June 7, 2021 | EF2 | Weld County | 7.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | ? | Adams County | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 6, 2023 | ? | Arapahoe County | 0 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 22, 2023 | EF1 | Douglas County | 6.3 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 25, 2023 | ? | Adams County | 0 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 5, 2022 | ? | Denver County | 0 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Jefferson County
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 105 | August 30, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 77 | September 25, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 31 | August 26, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 15 | August 14, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 4 | May 10, 2023 |
| Tornado Watch | 3 | June 29, 2023 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 3 | February 27, 2024 |
| Flood Warning | 0 | June 25, 2026 |
About Westminster
- Population: 115,302 (2024 estimate)
- County: Jefferson County
- State: Colorado