Tornado Alerts Near Boulder, CO 80302

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Boulder

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Boulder area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.3 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 64 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Boulder

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 75 yd	None	71 mi	Jul 30, 2025
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	74 mi	Jun 30, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	6.3 mi × 25 yd	None	37 mi	Jun 22, 2023
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	74 mi	Jul 23, 2018
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	80 mi	Jul 5, 2018
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	70 mi	Jun 24, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	54 mi	May 28, 2018
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	25 mi	May 18, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	54 mi	Jul 21, 2015
EF3	Severe damage	0.9 mi × 440 yd	None	18 mi	Jun 4, 2015
EF3	Severe damage	5.8 mi × 440 yd	None	21 mi	Jun 4, 2015
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 75 yd	None	70 mi	Jun 8, 2014
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 100 yd	None	65 mi	Jun 8, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	16 mi	Aug 3, 2013
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	34 mi	Jul 28, 2012
EF0	Light damage	0.6 mi × 50 yd	None	19 mi	Jun 7, 2009
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	39 mi	May 24, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 100 yd	None	65 mi	Aug 23, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 75 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	64 mi	Aug 23, 2008
EF2	Considerable damage	25.1 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	67 mi	May 22, 2008
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	67 mi	May 22, 2008
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	20 mi	Aug 18, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 200 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 27, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	56 mi	Jul 25, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	17 mi	Jun 2, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 15 yd	None	81 mi	Jun 30, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 75 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	34 mi	Jun 9, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	41 mi	May 9, 2002
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	8 mi	Jun 6, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 28, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	17 mi	Jul 12, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 300 yd	None	7 mi	Jun 16, 1996
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	21 mi	Jun 6, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	23 mi	Jun 6, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	46 mi	May 6, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	47 mi	Jul 16, 1994
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	25 mi	Jul 11, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	51 mi	Jun 9, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	8 mi	Jun 1, 1990
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	27 mi	Aug 7, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	47 mi	Jun 15, 1988
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	16 mi	Jun 5, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 20 yd	None	36 mi	Jun 20, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 40 yd	None	39 mi	Jun 18, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	25 mi	Jun 9, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	26 mi	Aug 2, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 8, 1984
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	31 mi	Jul 7, 1983
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 27 yd	None	36 mi	Apr 30, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 9, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	22 mi	Jul 9, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 77 yd	None	31 mi	Jun 30, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	41 mi	Jun 25, 1982
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	28 mi	Jun 3, 1982
EF2	Considerable damage	N/A	None	27 mi	Jun 3, 1981
EF2	Considerable damage	N/A	None	27 mi	Jun 3, 1981
EF2	Considerable damage	1.5 mi × 50 yd	None	7 mi	Oct 15, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	5.7 mi × 20 yd	None	15 mi	Apr 30, 1980
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	16 mi	Jul 12, 1979
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 17 yd	None	17 mi	May 17, 1978
EF2	Considerable damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	62 mi	Jun 13, 1977
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	15 mi	Jun 4, 1976
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 300 yd	None	41 mi	Jun 4, 1976
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	21 mi	Jun 4, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Boulder over 30 years

64

Total tornados on record

1.3

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

30

EF1

25

EF2

7

EF3

2

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 BOULDER, CO Jun 4, 2015

5.8 mi path

EF3 LARIMER, CO Jun 4, 2015

0.9 mi path

EF2 ALBANY, WY May 22, 2008

25.1 mi path 1 injured

EF2 BOULDER, CO Oct 15, 1980

1.5 mi path

EF2 EL PASO, CO Jun 13, 1977

1 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Boulder sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

PEAK

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Boulder

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Boulder with live tracking