Highlands Ranch Tornado: A Close Call for Colorado

June 23, 2023, 8:30 a.m. News

Highlands Ranch Tornado: A Close Call for Colorado

On June 6, 2018, a severe thunderstorm produced a tornado that touched down near the town of Highlands Ranch in Colorado. The tornado caused damage to several homes and businesses in the area, but fortunately no one was injured.

This tornado was a close call for Colorado, as it was the first tornado to hit the state in nearly three years. The last tornado to hit Colorado was on August 22, 2015, when a tornado struck the town of Windsor, causing significant damage to several homes and businesses.

While tornadoes are not common in Colorado, they can and do occur. In fact, Colorado is ranked as the 14th most tornado-prone state in the United States. This is due to the state's location in the so-called "Tornado Alley", a region of the country that is particularly prone to tornadoes.

While the Highlands Ranch tornado was a close call, it serves as a reminder that tornadoes can and do occur in Colorado. It is important to be prepared for a tornado by having a plan in place and knowing what to do if one strikes.