Alert archive / Colorado / Tornado Warnings in 2026
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Pueblo, CO
NWS Pueblo, CO issued this tornado warning at Jun 22, 2026, 5:24 PM MDT for Crowley County, Otero County, Pueblo County, Colorado. It was in force for 51 min. 4 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 22, 2026, 5:24 PM MDT (23:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 22, 2026, 6:15 PM MDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS Pueblo, CO
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Hail
- 3.0 in
Counties Crowley County, CO, Otero County, CO, Pueblo County, CO
The radar
The Pueblo radar (KPUX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 5:28 PM MDT | HAIL 1.5 | 6 Nw Fowler, CO | Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). |
| Jun 22, 5:32 PM MDT | HAIL 2 | 5 Nw Fowler, CO | Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.). |
| Jun 22, 5:35 PM MDT | HAIL 1.5 | Fowler, CO | |
| Jun 22, 5:42 PM MDT | TORNADO | 7 Ssw Fowler, CO | Corrects previous tornado report from 7 SSW Fowler. Lasted 5:42 to 5:47 PM. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 1:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 10 hr |
The text
As transmitted.
866
WFUS55 KPUB 222324
TORPUB
COC025-089-101-230015-
/O.NEW.KPUB.TO.W.0004.260622T2324Z-260623T0015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
524 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Otero County in southeastern Colorado...
Southwestern Crowley County in southeastern Colorado...
East central Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 615 PM MDT.
* At 523 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located 1.5 miles west of
Fowler, or 27 miles west of La Junta, moving south at 30 mph.
Video has confirmed that this tornado is in progress.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and hail up to three inches in diameter.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Otero, southwestern Crowley and east central Pueblo
Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3818 10417 3825 10393 3782 10371 3776 10408
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 341DEG 27KT 3809 10403
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
$$
Hodanish4 follow-up statements
822
WWUS55 KPUB 222331
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
531 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026
COC025-089-101-230015-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260623T0015Z/
Otero CO-Crowley CO-Pueblo CO-
531 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM MDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OTERO...SOUTHWESTERN CROWLEY AND EAST CENTRAL PUEBLO
COUNTIES...
At 529 PM MDT, multiple tornadoes were in progress in the Fowler
areas!! Seek Shelter immediately!! These tornadoes are confirmed by
live video feeds from storm chasers.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and three inch hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Fowler, Manzanola, Olney Springs, and Timpas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3818 10417 3825 10393 3782 10371 3776 10408
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 341DEG 27KT 3805 10401
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
$$
Hodanish019
WWUS55 KPUB 222346
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
546 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026
COC025-089-101-230015-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260623T0015Z/
Otero CO-Crowley CO-Pueblo CO-
546 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM MDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OTERO...SOUTHWESTERN CROWLEY AND EAST CENTRAL PUEBLO
COUNTIES...
At 545 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was in progress near Fowler, or
26 miles west of La Junta, moving south at 25 mph. Live video feeds
are confirming this tornado.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and three inch hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Fowler, Manzanola, Olney Springs, and Timpas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3818 10417 3825 10393 3782 10371 3776 10408
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 340DEG 24KT 3806 10401
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...3.00 IN
$$
Hodanish940
WWUS55 KPUB 222359
SVSPUB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
559 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026
COC025-089-101-230015-
/O.CON.KPUB.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260623T0015Z/
Otero CO-Crowley CO-Pueblo CO-
559 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM MDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN OTERO...SOUTHWESTERN CROWLEY AND EAST CENTRAL PUEBLO
COUNTIES...
At 558 PM MDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Fowler, or 25
miles west of La Junta, moving east at 25 mph. No new tornadoes have
been observed in the last 10 minutes, but strong rotation is still
located in the Fowler vicinity.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Fowler, Manzanola, and Olney Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3818 10417 3825 10393 3797 10379 3796 10412
TIME...MOT...LOC 2358Z 253DEG 21KT 3812 10398
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
Hodanish551 WWUS55 KPUB 230013 SVSPUB Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Pueblo CO 613 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026 COC025-089-101-230022- /O.EXP.KPUB.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260623T0015Z/ Otero CO-Crowley CO-Pueblo CO- 613 PM MDT Mon Jun 22 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN OTERO...SOUTHWESTERN CROWLEY AND EAST CENTRAL PUEBLO COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM MDT... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM MDT for southeastern Colorado. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for central Otero and southeastern Crowley County until 645 PM. && LAT...LON 3818 10417 3825 10393 3797 10379 3796 10412 TIME...MOT...LOC 0012Z 341DEG 27KT 3803 10394 $$ KT
The office that day
Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 6:13 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Kiowa, Prowers | 32 min |
| Jun 21, 6:25 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 50 min |
| Jun 21, 7:18 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 42 min |
| Jun 21, 7:48 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 57 min |
| Jun 21, 8:09 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Baca, Prowers | 39 min |
| Jun 21, 8:54 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 36 min |
| Jun 21, 9:15 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Kiowa | 30 min |
| Jun 21, 9:26 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Prowers | 21 min |
| Jun 21, 9:38 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 37 min |
| Jun 21, 10:01 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 29 min |
| Jun 21, 10:04 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 26 min |
| Jun 21, 10:29 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Otero | 24 min |
| Jun 21, 10:37 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Prowers | 23 min |
| Jun 21, 10:50 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent, Prowers | 19 min |
| Jun 21, 10:52 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 23 min |
| Jun 21, 11:12 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Otero | 48 min |
| Jun 21, 11:33 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Bent | 27 min |
| Jun 21, 11:55 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 35 min |
| Jun 22, 12:15 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 30 min |
| Jun 22, 12:33 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 42 min |
| Jun 22, 12:34 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 41 min |
| Jun 22, 12:57 AM MDT | Fire Weather Watch | PUB | Alamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Lake, Mineral and 2 more | 12 hr |
| Jun 22, 1:14 AM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas, Otero | 31 min |
| Jun 22, 1:21 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Bent | 39 min |
| Jun 22, 1:41 AM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Baca | 34 min |
| Jun 22, 1:09 PM MDT | Red Flag Warning | PUB | Alamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Fremont, Lake and 3 more | 32 hr |
| Jun 22, 2:07 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 23 min |
| Jun 22, 2:47 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | El Paso | 28 min |
| Jun 22, 3:05 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 40 min |
| Jun 22, 3:38 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso | 37 min |
| Jun 22, 3:45 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | 30 min | |
| Jun 22, 4:06 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | El Paso, Pueblo | 24 min |
| Jun 22, 4:09 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 51 min |
| Jun 22, 4:15 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 22 min |
| Jun 22, 4:26 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Crowley, El Paso, Pueblo | 49 min |
| Jun 22, 4:52 PM MDT | Tornado Warning | PUB | Crowley, Otero, Pueblo | 38 min |
| Jun 22, 4:57 PM MDT | Special Weather Statement | PUB | Las Animas | 33 min |
| Jun 22, 5:30 PM MDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PUB | Las Animas | 45 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.