Most People Don’t Know About Colorado’s Deadly Tornado Alley
Springtime means warmer weather, cherry blossoms, and new beginnings… but with all of this happiness comes a darker side: severe weather season. While this last winter brought a record amount of avalanches, springtime may bring ample tornadoes, especially in Colorado’s own section of Tornado Alley.
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Adams County comes in second, with 167 recorded tornadoes since 1950.



The photo above shows a home that had its entire second floor ripped off by the Windsor tornado in May of 2008. Fortunately, nobody was in the home at the time.




The CDC’s tornado safety guide recommends making a plan and keeping a basic emergency kit on hand. Stay aware and updated about weather conditions, especially during thunderstorms. Make sure you know how to recognize the best places to take shelter, both indoors and out. No matter where you take cover, always protect your head.
To learn more about Colorado’s severe weather history, click on A Terrifying, Deadly Storm Struck Colorado In 1916… And No One Saw It Coming.