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Overview
A supercell thunderstorm moved east southeast across Teller County during the early afternoon on June 17th, 2025. As it intensified, it produced a tornado just north of Divide, CO.Tornadoes:
Tornado - 2 North-Northeast Divide
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The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:
EF0 Weak 65-85 mph |
EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph |
EF2 Significant 111-135 mph |
EF3 Severe 136-165 mph |
EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph |
EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph |
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History of High Altitude Tornadoes in Colorado
While rare, severe thunderstorms which produce tornadoes can occur across the higher terrain of Colorado. Below is a history of high altitude tornadoes across Colorado.
Location |
Elevation |
Date |
Rating |
Greenhorn Mountain |
12,300’ |
May 8th, 2017 |
EF-1 |
Mount Evans |
11,900’ |
July 28th, 2012 |
EF-0 |
Longs Peak |
11,400’ |
August 17th, 1984 |
N/A |
Pikes Peak |
9,500’ |
July 20th, 2023 |
EF-1 |
Wet Mountains |
? |
July 24th, 1971 |
N/A |
Teller County (near Pikes Peak) | 9,840' | August 9th, 2024 | EF-1 |
Photos & Video
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Radar
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Radar Reflectivity June 17 2025 1238 PM | Radar/Velocity June 17 2025 1238 PM | Radar Reflectivity June 17 2025 1241 PM | Radar/Velocity June 17 2025 1241 PM |
Storm Reports
Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary National Weather Service Pueblo CO 540 PM MDT Tue Jun 17 2025 ..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON... ..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE.... ..REMARKS.. 0430 PM Hail 7 W Hoehne 37.28N 104.51W 06/17/2025 E2.00 Inch Las Animas CO Public Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.). 0432 PM Hail 5 N Trinidad 37.24N 104.50W 06/17/2025 M2.00 Inch Las Animas CO Storm Chaser Delayed report with estimated time. Used radar to line it up with where the hail core was. 0145 PM Hail 5 N Peterson AFB 38.90N 104.70W 06/17/2025 E1.75 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). 0146 PM Hail 5 N Peterson AFB 38.90N 104.70W 06/17/2025 E1.75 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.). 0128 PM Hail 5 N Colorado Springs 38.90N 104.83W 06/17/2025 M1.50 Inch El Paso CO Trained Spotter 0129 PM Hail 7 SSW Black Forest 38.92N 104.77W 06/17/2025 M1.50 Inch El Paso CO Public 0312 PM Hail 8 SE Colorado City 37.86N 104.76W 06/17/2025 M1.50 Inch Huerfano CO Trained Spotter 0128 PM Hail 7 NE Colorado Springs 38.92N 104.78W 06/17/2025 E1.25 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). 0154 PM Hail 5 N Peterson AFB 38.90N 104.70W 06/17/2025 E1.25 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). 0429 PM Hail 8 W Hoehne 37.29N 104.52W 06/17/2025 E1.25 Inch Las Animas CO Public Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). 1056 AM Hail 3 E Colorado Springs 38.84N 104.77W 06/17/2025 E1.00 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). 1057 AM Hail 3 ENE Colorado Springs 38.85N 104.78W 06/17/2025 M1.00 Inch El Paso CO Trained Spotter 0111 PM Hail 8 SSE Schriever AFB 38.69N 104.46W 06/17/2025 M1.00 Inch El Paso CO Public mPING report. 0111 PM Hail 8 SE Schriever AFB 38.69N 104.46W 06/17/2025 E1.00 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). 0119 PM Hail 5 NE Manitou Springs 38.91N 104.86W 06/17/2025 M1.00 Inch El Paso CO Trained Spotter 0120 PM Hail 5 SSE Air Force Academy 38.93N 104.85W 06/17/2025 M1.00 Inch El Paso CO Trained Spotter 0121 PM Hail 5 SSE Air Force Academy 38.93N 104.83W 06/17/2025 M1.00 Inch El Paso CO Trained Spotter 0123 PM Hail 6 NE Manitou Springs 38.92N 104.83W 06/17/2025 E1.00 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). 0125 PM Hail 5 NE Manitou Springs 38.91N 104.85W 06/17/2025 M1.00 Inch El Paso CO Trained Spotter 0126 PM Hail 5 NE Manitou Springs 38.91N 104.84W 06/17/2025 M1.00 Inch El Paso CO Public 0126 PM Hail 5 N Colorado Springs 38.90N 104.82W 06/17/2025 E1.00 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). 0134 PM Hail 6 NE Colorado Springs 38.91N 104.78W 06/17/2025 E1.00 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). 0154 PM Hail 1 E Manitou Springs 38.85N 104.89W 06/17/2025 E1.00 Inch El Paso CO Public Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). 0235 PM Hail 7 E Colorado City 37.95N 104.73W 06/17/2025 M1.00 Inch Pueblo CO Trained Spotter 0308 PM Hail 8 SE Colorado City 37.86N 104.76W 06/17/2025 M1.00 Inch Huerfano CO Trained Spotter
Environment
Supported by overnight outflow boundaries from the previous day's thunderstorm activity, a very moist and unstable environment was able to push well into south central and southeast Colorado on this day. This environment was even able to push into the mountains and plains interface, with the highest instability axis noted in this location. Elsewhere across southeast Colorado, early morning cloud cover kept these areas stable for much of the day. As mid level energy traversed over Colorado, low to mid level winds turned easterly right into the higher terrain and supported persistent upslope and focus into the afternoon and early evening hours. This setup also supported an abundance of shear that not only supported strong to severe thunderstorm development, but supported the development of supercell thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes over the higher terrain, including the Rampart Range.
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Figure 1: 18Z 500mb | Figure 2: 18Z 700mb | Figure 3: 18Z Surface Observations |
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Figure 4: 18Z Visible Satellite Imagery | Figure 5: 18Z Surface-Based CAPE | Figure 6: 18Z Bulk Shear |
Additional environmental data.
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Figure 7: 18Z Supercell Composite Parameter | Figure 8: 18Z Significant Tornado Parameter |
Additional Information
The Service
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SPC Day 1 Categorical Outlook | SPC Day 1 Tornado Outlook | Early Morning Weather Story | Local Tornado Risk Discussion |
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Local Severe Threat Discussion | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | Teller County Tornado Warning |
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