Exceptionally severe weather continues over southern Colorado with the continued deluge of moist air coming from the Pacific and remnant moisture from previous moisture from widespread heavy rainfall. The most notable weather feature was an EF3 tornado that hit a farm located in Prowers County. This was only the 3rd EF3 tornado recorded since NWS modernization in 1995.

Tornado in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 19:08:00 to 22-JUN-23 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEYTON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A brief cone tornado formed for around 2 minutes. The tornado did hit a small fall located in northeastern El Paso County. Picture reveal minimal damage on weak structures. WCM called the farm to discuss damage with them and performed a virtual damage survey revealing EF0 damage.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 17:10:00 to 22-JUN-23 17:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported from the public via Mping.

Flash Flood in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 19:26:00 to 22-JUN-23 19:26:00 (MST-7)
Location: PEYTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was at least a foot of water reported over the road by a trained spotter.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 20:30:00 to 22-JUN-23 20:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENT, COLORADO
From 23-JUN-23 14:08:00 to 23-JUN-23 14:08:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAS ANIMAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small limb damage also reported.

Hail in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 23-JUN-23 15:54:00 to 23-JUN-23 15:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: LAMAR ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported by the public.

Tornado in BACA, COLORADO
From 23-JUN-23 17:33:00 to 23-JUN-23 17:56:00 (MST-7)
Location: CAMPO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was also a second damaging tornado, rated EF-1, that occurred this day on June 23, 2023. This tornado drifted across mostly open rural land across far southern Baca County east of Campo, Colorado for most of its lifespan. At a point during the middle of the tornadoes life, it impacted an abandoned farm stead, damaging two structures on the property. After hitting this property, it continued to track eastward across County Road 43, where it knocked down wooden power poles. Also at this time, the tornado passed a couple hundred yards to the north of an occupied family farm, but no damage was reported at this location. After crossing County Road 43, the tornado drifted back into open countryside and began deviating to the NNE, where it eventually dissipated near County Road 45.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 17:12:00 to 22-JUN-23 17:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 17:18:00 to 22-JUN-23 17:18:00 (MST-7)
Location: MONUMENT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 17:28:00 to 22-JUN-23 17:28:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 17:30:00 to 22-JUN-23 17:30:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 17:54:00 to 22-JUN-23 17:54:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 18:43:00 to 22-JUN-23 18:43:00 (MST-7)
Location: PETERSON AFB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported from the public via Mping.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 17:33:00 to 22-JUN-23 17:33:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK FOREST
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 17:37:00 to 22-JUN-23 17:37:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK FOREST
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 17:44:00 to 22-JUN-23 17:44:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK FOREST
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 18:14:00 to 22-JUN-23 18:14:00 (MST-7)
Location: CALHAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Heavy Rain in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 18:40:00 to 22-JUN-23 18:40:00 (MST-7)
Location: BLACK FOREST
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was 1.41 inches of rain reported from 643 PM through 740PM.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 18:55:00 to 22-JUN-23 18:55:00 (MST-7)
Location: FALCON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter reported.

Tornado in PROWERS, COLORADO
From 23-JUN-23 16:40:00 to 23-JUN-23 17:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: GRANADA
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A well documented strong and long lasting EF-3 tornado meandered across Prowers County south of Granada, Colorado, on June 23, 2023, remaining over open countryside for most of its life. Early during the tornadoes lifespan, it heavily impacted a family farm. Two wooden barns were completely destroyed, with little evidence
remaining of them other than the outline where they once stood. A metal farm outbuilding was virtually gone, with only the twisted steel beam reinforcements remaining. The primary family house was completely destroyed, with only a part of an interior wall still in place. After impacting the family home, the tornado continued to the southeast and knocked down power lines along County Road 25 before heading back into open countryside and dissipating.

Heavy Rain in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 19:12:00 to 22-JUN-23 19:12:00 (MST-7)
Location: MONUMENT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was 1.98 inches of rain that fell within two hours.

Heavy Rain in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 19:22:00 to 22-JUN-23 19:22:00 (MST-7)
Location: FALCON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was 1.25 inches of rain that was reported.

Hail in EL PASO, COLORADO
From 22-JUN-23 19:58:00 to 22-JUN-23 19:58:00 (MST-7)
Location: YODER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Reported by the public.

Hail in BENT, COLORADO
From 23-JUN-23 15:13:00 to 23-JUN-23 15:13:00 (MST-7)
Location: CADDOA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Reported by an NWS Employee, with the time estimated with radar.