These 7 Photos Show Just How Devastating The Colorado Tornado Of 2007 Really Was

In terms of natural disasters, Colorado is considered to be a somewhat safe place to live. Due to our location, we are typically guarded against such hazards as hurricanes, tsunamis, and (until recently) massive earthquakes, but even we have seen our fair share of tragedies. One of the most recent of these fatal disasters came in the form of a killer 2007 tornado, which can be seen via these 7 devastating photos:

On March 28, 2007, a series of rare, early-spring tornadoes began to form around the central United States, affecting such places as Texas, South Dakota, and the small town of Holly, Colorado (pictured).

Touching down 2 miles south of the small, eastern Colorado town, the EF-3 storm was deemed rare for any time of year, but especially in March, when nobody saw it coming.

Spanning a half-mile wide and reaching speeds of up to 150 miles per hour, the EF-3 tornado was on the ground for nearly 30 minutes, ravaging almost everything in its 28-mile-long path.

When all was said and done, more than 164 homes were impacted, 23 of which were completely destroyed and another 18 that sustained considerable damage.

While losing your home is devastating enough, the storm took something even worse: the lives of 2 residents, including a young mother who was stranded in a tree with her daughter.

Since the Holly tornado, Colorado has seen only a small handful of equally destructive tornadoes, including an EF-3 twister that hit Windsor in 2008.

Since the tornado, Holly has not only re-built but continues to thrive, showing the world both bravery and resilience in the face of the unknown.

To get an even better look of the Holly tornado and to hear what it was like from a few survivors, check out these videos from The Pueblo Chieftain:

Have you or someone you love been affected by a Colorado tornado? We would love to hear your story in the comments. For even more information about severe storms in Colorado, click on The History Of Tornadoes In Colorado Will Shock You.