Tornado Alerts Near Grand Junction, CO 81503

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Grand Junction

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.4 tornados

Peak season month August

Total on record 20 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Grand Junction

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 30 yd	None	137 mi	Jun 24, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	21 mi	Jul 9, 2015
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 40 yd	None	81 mi	May 29, 2013
EF0	Light damage	2.9 mi × 50 yd	None	87 mi	Aug 15, 2009
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 50 yd	None	14 mi	May 19, 2009
EF1	Moderate damage	8 mi × 50 yd	None	90 mi	Aug 26, 2006
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 100 yd	None	98 mi	Jul 30, 2006
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	72 mi	Jun 21, 2006
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 30 yd	None	30 mi	Aug 2, 2005
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 10 yd	None	4 mi	May 29, 2005
EF0	Light damage	7.5 mi × 15 yd	None	23 mi	Oct 17, 2004
EF1	Moderate damage	1.5 mi × 130 yd	None	139 mi	Aug 26, 2004
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 30 yd	None	30 mi	Jun 3, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	29 mi	Apr 15, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 50 yd	None	5 mi	Apr 11, 2000
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 50 yd	None	86 mi	Jul 30, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 0 yd	None	6 mi	Aug 8, 1998
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 23 yd	None	139 mi	Aug 2, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	95 mi	Aug 20, 1986
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 40 yd	None	134 mi	May 30, 1980

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Grand Junction over 14 years

20

Total tornados on record

0.4

Average per year

EF1

Strongest recorded

Aug

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

15

EF1

5

EF2

0

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1980 2018

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF1 MOFFAT, CO Aug 26, 2006

8 mi path

EF1 MOFFAT, CO Aug 26, 2004

1.5 mi path

EF1 RIO BLANCO, CO Jun 21, 2006

1 mi path

EF1 ROUTT, CO May 30, 1980

0.5 mi path

EF1 MESA, CO Jul 9, 2015

0.1 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Grand Junction sees the most tornado activity in Aug. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

Jul

12%

PEAK

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Grand Junction

🛡️ 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 Grand Junction with live tracking