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Tornado Warning 4, NWS Pueblo, CO

June 22, 2026Crowley County, Otero County, Pueblo County, Colorado

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 22, 5:28 PM MDTHAIL 1.56 Nw Fowler, COReport from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
Jun 22, 5:32 PM MDTHAIL 25 Nw Fowler, COReport from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
Jun 22, 5:35 PM MDTHAIL 1.5Fowler, CO
Jun 22, 5:42 PM MDTTORNADO7 Ssw Fowler, COCorrects 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.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 22, 1:30 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC10 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

$$

Hodanish
4 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

$$

Hodanish
019 
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

$$

Hodanish
940 
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

$$

Hodanish
551 
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 

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Pueblo, CO issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 21, 6:13 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBKiowa, Prowers32 min
Jun 21, 6:25 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent50 min
Jun 21, 7:18 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Prowers42 min
Jun 21, 7:48 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBProwers57 min
Jun 21, 8:09 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBBaca, Prowers39 min
Jun 21, 8:54 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBProwers36 min
Jun 21, 9:15 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBKiowa30 min
Jun 21, 9:26 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBProwers21 min
Jun 21, 9:38 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero37 min
Jun 21, 10:01 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Prowers29 min
Jun 21, 10:04 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Otero26 min
Jun 21, 10:29 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBBent, Otero24 min
Jun 21, 10:37 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBProwers23 min
Jun 21, 10:50 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent, Prowers19 min
Jun 21, 10:52 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent23 min
Jun 21, 11:12 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBOtero48 min
Jun 21, 11:33 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBBent27 min
Jun 21, 11:55 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca35 min
Jun 22, 12:15 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent30 min
Jun 22, 12:33 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent42 min
Jun 22, 12:34 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent41 min
Jun 22, 12:57 AM MDTFire Weather WatchPUBAlamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Lake, Mineral and 2 more12 hr
Jun 22, 1:14 AM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas, Otero31 min
Jun 22, 1:21 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBent39 min
Jun 22, 1:41 AM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBBaca34 min
Jun 22, 1:09 PM MDTRed Flag WarningPUBAlamosa, Chaffee, Conejos, Costilla, Fremont, Lake and 3 more32 hr
Jun 22, 2:07 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso23 min
Jun 22, 2:47 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBEl Paso28 min
Jun 22, 3:05 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso40 min
Jun 22, 3:38 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatPUBEl Paso37 min
Jun 22, 3:45 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUB30 min
Jun 22, 4:06 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBEl Paso, Pueblo24 min
Jun 22, 4:09 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas51 min
Jun 22, 4:15 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas22 min
Jun 22, 4:26 PM MDTTornado WarningPUBCrowley, El Paso, Pueblo49 min
Jun 22, 4:52 PM MDTTornado WarningPUBCrowley, Otero, Pueblo38 min
Jun 22, 4:57 PM MDTSpecial Weather StatementPUBLas Animas33 min
Jun 22, 5:30 PM MDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPUBLas Animas45 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.