Tornado Alerts Near Chromo, CO 81128

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Chromo

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.1 tornados

Peak season month June

Total on record 55 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Chromo

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	0.8 mi × 95 yd	None	86 mi	Sep 13, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	94 mi	Jul 30, 2025
EF1	Moderate damage	0.4 mi × 150 yd	None	155 mi	Jun 17, 2025
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 400 yd	None	145 mi	Aug 9, 2024
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 2 yd	None	85 mi	Jun 9, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 75 yd	None	154 mi	Jul 20, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.9 mi × 25 yd	None	138 mi	Jun 30, 2023
EF0	Light damage	2.1 mi × 30 yd	None	138 mi	Jun 30, 2023
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	56 mi	Jun 6, 2021
EF0	Light damage	3.5 mi × 20 yd	None	38 mi	May 31, 2021
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	143 mi	May 30, 2021
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	102 mi	Jul 22, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 100 yd	None	106 mi	May 8, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	128 mi	Jun 23, 2016
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 75 yd	None	123 mi	Aug 25, 2014
EF2	Considerable damage	6.6 mi × 150 yd	None	148 mi	Jun 8, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	149 mi	May 25, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	68 mi	May 22, 2014
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 75 yd	None	55 mi	May 20, 2013
EF0	Light damage	1.4 mi × 100 yd	None	45 mi	Sep 25, 2012
EF1	Moderate damage	9.3 mi × 100 yd	None	145 mi	Aug 18, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	0 dead, 4 hurt	142 mi	Aug 23, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	64 mi	Aug 16, 2008
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 75 yd	None	94 mi	Jun 29, 2007
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	41 mi	Jul 9, 2006
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 100 yd	None	57 mi	Jun 26, 2006
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	54 mi	Jun 26, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 75 yd	None	84 mi	Apr 24, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	39 mi	Apr 17, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	39 mi	Apr 15, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 75 yd	None	59 mi	Jul 15, 2004
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 75 yd	None	128 mi	Jun 15, 2004
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	67 mi	Aug 10, 2003
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 5, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 25 yd	None	46 mi	May 25, 1998
EF2	Considerable damage	3 mi × 400 yd	None	45 mi	Oct 10, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 50 yd	None	57 mi	Aug 5, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	129 mi	Jun 5, 1997
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	99 mi	Jun 4, 1997
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 150 yd	None	155 mi	Jul 12, 1996
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	49 mi	Mar 19, 1995
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	98 mi	Aug 30, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	76 mi	Jul 29, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	6.5 mi × 100 yd	None	77 mi	Jun 16, 1991
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	107 mi	May 5, 1991
EF0	Light damage	1.5 mi × 13 yd	None	29 mi	Jul 20, 1990
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	129 mi	Jul 13, 1989
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	129 mi	Apr 21, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 30 yd	None	122 mi	Jul 22, 1985
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 100 yd	None	151 mi	Jun 28, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 33 yd	None	46 mi	Jun 22, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 77 yd	None	44 mi	Jun 19, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	19.9 mi × 100 yd	None	61 mi	Jun 10, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 27 yd	None	55 mi	May 5, 1980
EF3	Severe damage	4.9 mi × 100 yd	None	157 mi	Jun 13, 1977

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Chromo over 32 years

55

Total tornados on record

1.1

Average per year

EF3

Strongest recorded

Jun

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

33

EF1

19

EF2

2

EF3

1

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1977 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF3 EL PASO, CO Jun 13, 1977

4.9 mi path

EF2 PARK, CO Jun 8, 2014

6.6 mi path

EF2 MINERAL, CO Oct 10, 1997

3 mi path

EF1 SAGUACHE, CO Jun 10, 1980

19.9 mi path

EF1 PARK, CO Aug 18, 2009

9.3 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Chromo 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 Chromo

🛡️ 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 Chromo with live tracking