National Weather ServiceColoradoSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Colorado
The National Weather Service issued 1,007 severe thunderstorm warnings for Colorado in 2025 and 628 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 6th most of any state. 2026 through September: 977, 57% above the average of 621 for those months in 2008-2025. El Paso was covered most often (1,130 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Colorado get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Colorado. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 977 |
| 2025 | 1,007 |
| 2024 | 813 |
| 2023 | 1,187 |
| 2022 | 384 |
| 2021 | 556 |
| 2020 | 601 |
| 2019 | 653 |
| 2018 | 809 |
| 2017 | 492 |
| 2016 | 794 |
| 2015 | 596 |
| 2014 | 595 |
| 2013 | 494 |
| 2012 | 270 |
| 2011 | 477 |
| 2010 | 511 |
| 2009 | 617 |
| 2008 | 439 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Colorado get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Colorado?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso | 1,130 | 401 | September 22, 2026 |
| Kit Carson | 1,093 | 278 | September 21, 2026 |
| Weld | 1,088 | 355 | September 21, 2026 |
| Las Animas | 1,037 | 391 | September 25, 2026 |
| Yuma | 1,004 | 269 | September 20, 2026 |
| Pueblo | 953 | 339 | September 21, 2026 |
| Baca | 815 | 273 | September 20, 2026 |
| Prowers | 813 | 266 | September 21, 2026 |
| Kiowa | 811 | 250 | September 21, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 808 | 319 | September 21, 2026 |
| Bent | 792 | 301 | September 21, 2026 |
| Washington | 791 | 279 | September 7, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Colorado in AreaZine's record
NWS PuebloWarningSeptember 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: El Paso, CO
Expired 6:00 p.m. MDT, September 22, 2026
NWS PuebloWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Bent, Crowley, Kiowa and 1 more, CO
Expired 11:45 p.m. MDT, September 20, 2026
NWS PuebloWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: El Paso, CO
Expired 11:45 p.m. MDT, September 20, 2026
NWS PuebloWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Pueblo, CO
Expired 11:30 p.m. MDT, September 20, 2026
NWS PuebloWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Kiowa, CO
Expired 11:15 p.m. MDT, September 20, 2026
NWS DenverWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Elbert, CO
Expired 11:30 p.m. MDT, September 20, 2026
NWS GoodlandWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Cheyenne and Kit Carson, CO
Expired 10:45 p.m. MDT, September 20, 2026
NWS PuebloWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: El Paso and Pueblo, CO
Expired 10:30 p.m. MDT, September 20, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Colorado.