![]() ![]() ![]() The tornado’s destruction sent 53 injured people to hospitals, 25 homes were destroyed and 239 structures were damaged. this tornado touched down and by 2:45 p.m., the tornado had hit Thornton City Hall. The Thornton area was struck in 1981, one of the worst tornadoes to strike the Denver area in history. Granted these numbers are skewed a bit simply due to the sheer size of those counties, but it does serve to highlight the real danger that tornadoes present.Įven here in the metro area tornadoes are a real danger. In fact, one metro area county – Weld County – holds the distinction of being the “tornado capital of the world.” With 252 tornados from 1950-2011, no single county in the nation has had more tornadoes! Adams County is number two in the state and isn’t far behind with 156 over that same period. ![]() In fact, tornadoes have been recorded in all 50 states including Alaska and Hawaii.Ĭloser to home, Colorado sees our share of these storms. This large swath of land comprises much of the nation’s midsection and is a unique place as the United States sees more tornadoes than any other place on earth. One fact that may surprise those new to Colorado is that we are actually on the western edge of the infamous Tornado Alley. The 2008 Windsor Tornado highlights the very real danger twisters present in Colorado. Joan on Denver sets record low temperature for December 17.Thornton Weather on Denver sets record low temperature for December 17.Sophia on Life threatening winter weather – Wind chill, frostbite and hypothermia.Andre Galaverna on The voice of NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards sings Deck the Halls.Kevin on 15 years ago today: One of Colorado’s worst blizzards in history.A good bit cooler Thursday, good chances for showers and thunderstorms.Thornton’s weekend starts cloudy and cool, will then warm up and dry out.May 28 to June 3: This week in Denver weather history.June 4 to June 10: This week in Denver weather history. ![]()
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