Logan County storm history
Storm events recorded in Logan County, Colorado between 1950 and 2025.
142
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$1.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts in the Sterling area topped around 60 mph with a peak gust of 61 mph. A CDOT station gust along I-76 recorded a 87 mph wind gusts, which is questionable if it is accurate.
High Wind High Wind
A CDOT weather station near Sterling along I-76 reported 2 peak wind gusts of 59 mph.
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Winds gusted in the 55-70 mph range with a CDOT sensor recording a 70 mph wind gust near Sterling. Other weather stations in Logan County reached 58 mph as well (Sterling ASOS and military observations over the norther part of the county).
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Peak wind gust of 57 mph occurred at a CDOT station near Sterling.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills of -15 to -25. The coldest occurring during the morning hours of the 18th.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill readings dropped to -15 to -30.
High Wind High Wind
Wind gusts of 45-60 mph were observed. The strongest wind gust of 60 mph was recorded along I-76 near Sterling.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall reports indicate 3-6 inches of snow fell across central and southern Logan County, with less snow falling over the northern part of the county. This snowfall caused Interstate 76 to become snow covered and slippery.
High Wind High Wind
A 63 mph wind gusts at a CDOT sensor 2 ESE Sterling.
High Wind High Wind
High winds last about 24 hours. Garage roof blown off in Sterling. Here's a list of the strongest gusts. I-76 Sterling 84 MPH 0615 PM MST 04/06, 2 ESE Sterling 73 MPH, Sterling 70 MPH, 5 W Peetz 67 MPH, Peetz 67 MPH, 1 NE North Sterling Reservoir 67 MPH, North Sterling 67 MPH.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall of 1 to 3 inches observed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A spotter measured 9.7 inches of snowfall, 3 miles south-southwest of Fleming.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A snow squall impacted I-76, US-138, and US-6 near Sterling.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill temperature dropped to -34F at Sterling Airport. The low temperature dropped to -24F on the morning of the 16th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm totals included 5 inches in Iliff.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust to 60 mph occurred 5 miles north of Pawnee Pass.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm totals included: 12 inches, 2 miles south of Sterling, 7.5 inches, 15 miles south of Sterling; 7.2 inches near St Petersburg and 6.2 inches in Iliff.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
During the morning hours on the 23rd, wind chill temperatures ranged from -25F to -35F.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm totals included 10.5 inches in Iliff and 5.4 inches in Sterling.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill temperatures ranged from -39F to -51F.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Blizzard Blizzard
Whiteout conditions with blowing and drifting snow. Peak gusts of 45 to 55 mph, with storm totals of 5 to 10 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Gusty winds produced areas of blowing and drifting snow through the rest of the week. As a result, several roadways remained closed.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts included: 69 mph, 2 miles east-southeast of Sterling; 68 mph, 5 miles north of Pawnee Pass; 67 mph, 3 miles west-southwest of Sterling; and 58 mph, 4 miles west of Peetz.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust to 58 mph was measured near Sterling.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust to 71 mph was measured near Sterling, with a gust to 69 mph, 5 miles north of Pawnee Pass.
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High Wind High Wind
Strong winds downed a tree which fell onto two vehicles near Sterling. Downed power lines sparked a small grassfire. A fence and chicken coop were also damaged. Peak wind gusts included 71 mph, 5 miles north of Pawnee Pass, and 68 mph near Iliff and Sterling.
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A peak wind gusts ranged from 60 to 69 mph in and near Sterling.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts included: 70 mph near Sterling, 67 mph near Iliff, 63 mph, 5 miles north of Pawnee Pass; with 59 mph near Peetz.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts included 60 mph in Iliff.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light to moderate snowfall accumulating 2 to 6 inches over about a day.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm totals ranged from 2 to 4 inches.
High Wind High Wind
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm totals included 12.4 inches near Sterling, and 7.2 inches in Iliff.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured 4 miles west of Peetz.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts included: 75 mph near Sterling, 71 mph, 5 miles north of Pawnee Pass; 65 mph at Iliff and North Sterling Reservoir, and 62 mph near Peetz.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought classification (D2/D3) through the month of December.
Drought Drought
Severe to extreme drought classification (D2/D3) through the month of November.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts included 62 mph along I-76 near Sterling.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured at Sterling Municipal Airport.
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Peak wind gusts included 67 mph at Crook and 59 mph, 2 miles east-southeast of Sterling.
High Wind High Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm totals up to 4 inches were observed.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts included 60 mph, 2 miles east-southeast of Sterling.
High Wind High Wind
Peak wind gusts included 60 mph, 5 miles north of Pawnee Pass and 59 mph, 3 miles west-southwest of Sterling.
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Winter Weather Winter Weather
Most areas reported 2 to 4 inches of snowfall, with 8 inches reported in Iliff.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |