Tornadoes in Prowers County
The Storm Prediction Center records 93 tornadoes whose paths touched Prowers County, Colorado between 1958 and 2023. They killed 2 people and injured 17. The busiest month is May, with 31 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF3 on 28 March 2007. The most recent was on 23 June 2023.
- 93tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 17injuries
- 568per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Prowers County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 63 | 68% |
| F1 / EF1 | 17 | 18% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 4% |
| F3 / EF3 | 3 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 6 | 6% |
Prowers County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 3 |
| Apr | 7 |
| May | 31 |
| Jun | 29 |
| Jul | 16 |
| Aug | 7 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Prowers County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Holly, Colorado tornado28 March 2007, EF3, 2 deaths, 9 injuries, 28 miles long
- Most recent: Colorado tornado23 June 2023, EF3, 13.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Prowers County
- Holly, Colorado tornado28 March 2007, EF3, 2 deaths, 9 injuries, 28 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.