Weld County, Colorado
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1950 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
293
Tornado reports
1,176
Hail reports
65
Floods since 1996
1,912
All events
5
Deaths
$400.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Weld County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 285 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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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.
A powerful tornado swept north-northwestward across Weld County and into Larimer County, carving a path of destruction, nearly 39 miles in length. The tornado, up to one-mile wide at times, initially touched down northeast of Platteville and finally lifted 6 miles west-northwest …
Multiple road closures occurred downtown Greeley due to flooding. These included 9th and 10th streets between 10th avenue and 14th avenue, 11th avenue from 8th street to 11th street, and 8th avenue from 10th street to 12th street. As of June 10th, 279 personal properties and busi…
A person was killed after the car they were driving was swept away by floodwaters. The accident occurred near Weld County Roads 73 and 16 . The occupant of the car drove past the roadblocks that are there to prevent vehicles from entering the dangerous floodwaters in the area. Th…
A man was killed by lightning while crossing an open field. The victim was struck behind the right ear; the bolt then exited out both of his ankles.
Strong thunderstorm winds toppled an oil rig. A 37-yr old man was killed when he fell 55 feet from the derrick of the rig.
Heavy rain, ranging from 4 to 10 inches through the entire storm event, caused widespread flooding along entire drainage system of the Cache La Poudre River including Greeley and vicinity. In Evans, thousands of residents were told not to flush their toilets or shower, prompting …
Large hail broke car windows, damaged roofs and stripped trees and at least 3,000 acres of crops. At Eaton's high school, middle school and two elementary schools, at least 60 skylights were shattered by hail. Water flooded the hallways and classrooms. Damage to the schools alone…
Heavy rain, large hail and intense thunderstorm winds occurred in Greeley and vicinity. At least 50 trees were knocked down damaging cars and homes. Scattered power outages affected approximately 10,000 homes and businesses. A 341-ft radio tower was also blown down, knocking a lo…
Large hail, up to golfball size, hammered the Greeley area causing extensive damage. Estimates included $2.25 million to homes with another $840,000 in automobile claims.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tornado EFU Tornado
Brief touch down in an open field.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported 2 inch hail falling out of the storm core.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The report was from mPing.
Hail Hail
The report was from mPing.
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Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Hail Hail
The report from was received through mPING.
Hail Hail
The report from was received through mPING.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The report from was received through mPING.
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Flood Flood
Minor street flooding at CO-60 and Harriett Avenue in Milliken, relayed via NWSChat.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report received from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report received from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report received from mPING.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding is occurring with many county roads impassable due to up to 3 feet of water covering the roads. Exact locations and time are estimated.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Ongoing flash flooding over county roads is occurring. Multiple rain gauges reporting between 1.2 to 2.25 inches of rainfall over the past hour to hour and a half in the nearby area. Time is estimated.
Hail Hail
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Several loose items were blown across yard.
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AWOS station K1NW located one mile north-northeast of New Raymer.
Hail Hail
Report received via Spotter Network.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Average size of the hailstones was 0.5 inches and the duration lasted 12 minutes.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
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Flood Flood
Photo of street flooding at US-34/11th Ave in Greeley.
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Mesonet station CO038 located along I-76 between Keenesburg and Hudson.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 1 |
| 2025 | 88 | 2 |
| 2024 | 58 | 1 |
| 2023 | 62 | 5 |
| 2022 | 20 | 1 |
| 2021 | 31 | 1 |
| 2020 | 70 | 6 |
| 2019 | 88 | 7 |
| 2018 | 78 | 5 |
| 2017 | 32 | 1 |
| 2016 | 68 | 5 |
| 2015 | 32 | 2 |
| 2014 | 37 | 6 |
| 2013 | 39 | 4 |
| 2012 | 29 | 3 |
| 2011 | 30 | 0 |
| 2010 | 56 | 6 |
| 2009 | 65 | 6 |
| 2008 | 32 | 4 |
| 2007 | 33 | 7 |
| 2006 | 16 | 1 |
| 2005 | 50 | 1 |
| 2004 | 55 | 11 |
| 2003 | 33 | 3 |
| 2002 | 25 | 2 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 | 42 | 7 |
| 1999 | 30 | 7 |
| 1998 | 48 | 7 |
| 1997 | 57 | 5 |
| 1996 | 91 | 13 |
| 1995 | 32 | 9 |
| 1994 | 39 | 7 |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 |
| 1992 | 29 | 8 |
| 1991 | 33 | 12 |
| 1990 | 16 | 5 |
| 1989 | 10 | 1 |
| 1988 | 10 | 5 |
| 1987 | 27 | 5 |
| 1986 | 9 | 3 |
| 1985 | 13 | 1 |
| 1984 | 19 | 11 |
| 1983 | 40 | 10 |
| 1982 | 36 | 10 |
| 1981 | 19 | 9 |
| 1980 | 12 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 | 5 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 8 | 2 |
| 1976 | 19 | 18 |
| 1975 | 10 | 3 |
| 1974 | 5 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 1 |
| 1971 | 5 | 3 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 1 |
| 1967 | 5 | 1 |
| 1966 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 5 | 4 |
| 1962 | 3 | 0 |
| 1961 | 4 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 11 | 5 |
| 1957 | 7 | 7 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | 7 | 5 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |
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