Montrose County, Colorado
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1968 and 2024, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
3
Tornado reports
14
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
130
All events
2
Deaths
$1.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Montrose County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 3 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Heavy rains resulted in erosion of the Highway 141 bridge at mile marker 85.6 over Mesa Creek, roughly 8 miles northwest of Uravan. CDOT closed Highway 141 in both directions on August 12 at 1010 MST, nearly 24 to 36 hours after the inciting debris flow and scouring due to the co…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A severe thunderstorm moved over the city of Montrose, producing multiple severe threats including winds. The peak recorded gusts were both 62 mph, and both were recorded at the KMTJ ASOS at Montrose Regional Airport. These gusts were measured at 5:20 PM MDT and 5:40 PM MDT. Gust…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A thunderstorm moving over the city of Montrose late in the afternoon of the 24th produced strong to severe wind gusts, including one gust to 70 mph. This gust was recorded at the KMTJ ASOS at Montrose Regional Airport at 6:50 PM MDT. Damage was associated with this storm, with r…
Lightning Lightning
One of several strong to severe thunderstorms that passed through the city of Montrose produced a bolt of lightning that struck a house south of town. This then set the house on fire, eventually destroying it.
Hail Hail
Hail estimated to be 0.75 to 1.00 inches in diameter was reported by a Cooperative Observer in Paradox.
Flood Flood
Standing water reported near the Paradox Valley Inn Bed and Breakfast. CoCoRaHS observer estimated at least 0.50 inches of rain fell in less than an hour.
Flood Flood
Flooding was reported by Montrose County Dispatch near mile marker 87 on Highway 141 as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak wind gust of 59 MPH was measured by an automated weather station 7 miles south-southwest of Olathe.
Flood Flood
Accelerated snowmelt led to portions of Copper King Road to washout.
Flood Flood
Accelerated snowmelt led to high rises in Roubideau Creek which subsequently led to the washout of portions of Roubideau Canyon Road which runs along the creek.
Flood Flood
Snowmelt produced a washout on National Forest System Road (NFSR) #525-Potter Basin road located at mile post 1.172 on the Ouray Ranger District, northeast of 25 Mesa Guard Station. The road was not passable and remained closed.
Flood Flood
The boat ramp at Bedrock along the Dolores River was inaccessible due to flooding on the river.
Flood Flood
Montrose County Government Facebook post reported the X4 Road to the Cashin Cooper Mine was closed due to flooding from increased snowmelt.
Flood Flood
As a result of rapid snowmelt, a portion of Spring Canyon Road in Montrose County was closed due to flooding.
Flood Flood
Rapid snowmelt led the Dolores River to overrun its banks. This led to flooding across Y11 Road in Montrose County, near Uravan.
Flood Flood
Rapid snowmelt resulted in portions of Dave Wood Road to be washed out from flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Heavy rain from thunderstorms resulted in flash flooding and mudslides across portions of Montrose County, focused along Colorado Highway 90 south of Naturita.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball sized hail fell in Nucla in Montrose County.
Flood Flood
Localized flooding occurred 6 miles southwest of Montrose as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. 1.25 inches of rain fell in an hour.
Flood Flood
The culverts backed up as a result of heavy rain from thunderstorms. This resulted in several inches of water and some embedded debris spilling over onto Racine and Sunshine Roads in Montrose.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak wind gust of 58 MPH was measured by the automated weather station at the Montrose Regional Airport.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
The Colorado Department of Transportation reported Colorado Highway 141 had alternating traffic due to mudslide clean-up between County Road Y11 and County Road Q12.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A debris flow occurred along Colorado Highway 141 between mile markers 69 through 79 as a result of heavy rains. The road was closed for several hours due to cleanup operations.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
Both lanes of Colorado Highway 50 were closed near mile marker 115 as a result of a mudslide.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Several homes were flooded with water, mud and debris in the Coal Creek area with 2 feet of water estimated over Kiowa Road between 4 and 6 PM MDT on the 24th. One home saw water levels up to 4 feet with significant damage to the residence and property. Several roads had minor da…
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced large hail estimated to be the size of quarters in Olathe.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The automated weather station at the Montrose Regional Airport measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph from outflow winds associated with a collapsing thunderstorm.
Flood Flood
Thunderstorms produced heavy rain over the city of Montrose which resulted in some minor street flooding above the crown of the road on North 5th Street. Radar estimated rainfall rates of 0.25 to 0.50 inches per hour.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Collapsing thunderstorms brought strong wind gusts estimated at 55 to 65 mph to Montrose resulting in trees being blown over and damage to a car in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The automated weather station at the Montrose Regional Airport measured a peak wind gust of 63 mph from outflow winds associated with a collapsing thunderstorm.
Hail Hail
A severe thunderstorm produced large hail that was estimated to be the size of quarters southwest of Cimarron.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong wind gusts up to 59 mph were recorded by the automated weather station at the Montrose Regional Airport as thunderstorms moved through.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The automated weather station at the Montrose Regional Airport measured a peak wind gust of 60 mph from outflow winds associated with a strong thunderstorm.
Debris Flow Debris Flow
The Colorado Department of Transportation was sent by law enforcement to remove debris over Colorado Highway 141 near mile marker 95 as a result of excessive rainfall.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total of 0.50 of an inch of rain fell within 30 minutes.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
WA total of 0.85 of an inch of rain fell within 30 minutes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Showers and storms produced heavy rainfall that flowed out of a gorge south of Naturita and produced flash flooding in Naturita. Water to a depth of at least 6 inches flowed over the confluence of Highway 97/Nucla Road and Highway 141/Main Street. Road crews cleared the debris of…
Debris Flow Debris Flow
A mudslide occurred along Highway 141 between mile markers 107 and 109.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
In Naturita a strong storm produced very heavy rain and frequent lightning with 0.62 of an inch of rain within 30 minutes. The heavy rainfall resulted in minor flooding at the Naturita Elementary School, with standing water inside the building. Mud, rocks, and water also flowed a…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
About 14 miles southwest of Olathe 0.65 inches of rain fell within about 55 minutes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A strong thunderstorm produced heavy rainfall which resulted in flash flooding up to two feet deep which flowed down canyons and drainages into the southwest area of Naturita and down Highway 141, across Highway 97 and into the San Miguel River. Minor flood damage was reported to…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A normally dry wash quickly filled and ran at bankfull conditions due to runoff from heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Normally dry washes in the area were running out of their banks which caused minor flooding.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A co-op observer watched and photographed a relatively long lasting funnel cloud that was seen to the south of Paradox.
Hail Hail
Quarter sized hail was reported on Highway 90 east of Bedrock.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
At least six inches of fast moving water flowed over Highway 90 near mile marker 25. Additionally, several mud slides occurred along Highway 141 from mile markers 63 to 68.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flood waters ran across the intersection of Highways 90 and 141.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flowing water at least six inches deep was reported over Highway 145 between mile markers 84 and 85.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 7 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
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