Phillips County storm history
Storm events recorded in Phillips County, Colorado between 1950 and 2025.
114
Total events
0
Tornadoes
0
Hail
0
Floods
0
Deaths
$1.1M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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Winds in the Holyoke area gusted to around 60 mph. A CDOT weather station south of Holyoke reported a wind gust of 87 mph.
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Peak wind gust 10.7 miles south of Holyoke along US 385 was 58 mph.
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Winds reached 63 mph 10.7 miles south of Holyoke and also at weather station near Holyoke.
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A peak wind gust of 61 mph occurred at a CDOT station south of Holyoke.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills of -15 to -30. 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 -25.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts of 45-55 were reported in the area. The strongest wind gust reached 57 mph, at station south of Holyoke.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall caused roads to become snow covered. Total snowfall across the county ranged from 6 to 12 inches. The heaviest snowfall report came was 11.7 inches 5 miles south of Sedgewick. Also 10.5 inches fell 3.4 miles south of Holyoke and 10.6 inches in the town of Holyoke.
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A 64 mph wind report at a CDOT station near Holyoke.
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Here's a list of the high wind reports: US 385 Holyoke 72 MPH at 1817 PM 04/06, 8 S Holyoke 63 MPH, Holyoke Airport 62 MPH.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall amounts of up to 2 inches were observed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A storm total of 8.0 inches of snowfall in Haxtun and near Fairfield, with 5 inches near Holyoke.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill temperature dropped to -31F at the Holyoke Airport. The low temperature dropped to -13F on the morning of the 16th.
Blizzard Blizzard
Storm totals included 4.1 inches near Holyoke. Several roads and highways were closed.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm totals included 6 inches near Fairfield, 5 inches in Haxtun, with 2 to 4 inches around Holyoke.
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 6 to 10.5 inches in and around Holyoke.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill temperatures ranged from -40F to -49F.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Blizzard Blizzard
Whiteout conditions with blowing and drifting snow. Peak gusts up to 56 mph, with storm totals of 2 to 5 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.
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Peak wind gusts included 63 mph, 8 miles south of Holyoke, and 60 mph in Holyoke.
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A peak wind gust to 67 mph was observed 8 miles south of Holyoke, with a gust to 62 mph, 2 miles southeast of Holyoke.
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Peak wind gusts included 69 mph, 8 miles south of Holyoke and 60 mph at Holyoke Municipal Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light to moderate snowfall accumulating 2 to 5 inches over about a day.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm totals up to 2 inches were observed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm totals included 7 inches near Marks Butte.
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A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured near Ovid.
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Peak wind gusts included 81 mph, 8 miles south of Holyoke and 74 mph just southeast of Holyoke.
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.
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Peak wind gusts included 81 mph, 8 miles south of Holyoke and 66 mph at Holyoke Airport.
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A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured in Haxtun.
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Peak wind gusts included 67 mph 8 miles south of Holyoke.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Storm totals from 2 to 4 inches were observed.
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A peak wind gust of 69 mph occurred 8 miles south of Holyoke.
Blizzard Blizzard
Whiteout conditions due to blowing and drifting snow resulted multiple road closures, as well as the closure of schools, state and federal buildings.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong wind gusts and light snow produced areas of blowing and drifting snow, along with poor visibility.
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Blizzard Blizzard
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Blizzard Blizzard
Blowing and drifting snow caused extensive outages across Phillips County. The hardest hit areas were south of Haxtun and Fleming. There were about 10 poles broken and numerous broken cross-arms. Most of the outages were caused by lines galloping; with ice on the lines and the st…
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |