Local Data Search

 
USA.com / Colorado / Sheridan, CO / Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes

Sheridan, CO Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes

 
Hot Rankings
Fastest / Slowest Growing Cities Nearby
Best / Worst Cities by Crime Rate Nearby
Richest / Poorest Cities by Income Nearby
Expensive / Cheapest Homes Nearby
Most / Least Educated Cities Nearby
Fastest / Slowest Growing Cities in CO
High / Low CO Cities by Males Employed
High / Low CO Cities by Females Employed
Best / Worst Cities by Crime Rate in CO
Richest / Poorest Cities by Income in CO
Expensive / Cheapest Homes by City in CO
Most / Least Educated Cities in CO

The chance of earthquake damage in Sheridan is higher than Colorado average and is lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Sheridan is much higher than Colorado average and is much higher than the national average.

Topics:Earthquake IndexVolcano IndexTornado IndexOther Weather Extremes EventsVolcanos NearbyHistorical Earthquake EventsHistorical Tornado Events

Earthquake Index, #58

Sheridan, CO
1.57
Colorado
1.32
U.S.
1.81

The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.

Volcano Index, #187

Sheridan, CO
0.0000
Colorado
0.0009
U.S.
0.0023

The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.

Tornado Index, #75

Sheridan, CO
228.40
Colorado
117.98
U.S.
136.45

The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.

Other Weather Extremes Events

A total of 3,047 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Sheridan, CO were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:

TypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCountTypeCount
Avalanche:0Blizzard:7Cold:1Dense Fog:0Drought:28
Dust Storm:0Flood:138Hail:2,125Heat:0Heavy Snow:43
High Surf:0Hurricane:0Ice Storm:0Landslide:0Strong Wind:20
Thunderstorm Winds:380Tropical Storm:0Wildfire:2Winter Storm:35Winter Weather:7
Other:261 

Volcanos Nearby

No volcano is found in or near Sheridan, CO.

Historical Earthquake Events

A total of 28 historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Sheridan, CO.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeDepth (km)LatitudeLongitude
24.21967-08-095.3N/A39.9-104.7
29.61967-11-275.2N/A40-104.7
19.91966-01-055N/A39.8-104.7
17.41965-02-164.9N/A39.9-105
12.01965-09-144.8N/A39.5-104.9
20.91967-04-104.8N/A39.9-104.8
11.41965-09-294.7N/A39.8-105.1
12.21965-11-214.7N/A39.8-104.9
15.61965-09-144.7N/A39.8-104.8
28.21965-09-144.7N/A39.9-104.6
7.21965-07-314.6N/A39.7-104.9
15.61965-09-294.6N/A39.8-104.8
15.61965-09-294.6N/A39.8-104.8
15.61965-11-214.6N/A39.8-104.8
18.01965-02-164.6N/A39.9-105.1
24.51963-07-024.6N/A39.8-104.6
15.61965-09-134.5N/A39.8-104.8
20.91971-08-084.4539.9-104.8
24.21967-11-274.4N/A39.9-104.7
24.21967-04-274.4N/A39.9-104.7
24.21965-11-214.4N/A39.9-104.7
12.11967-02-034.3N/A39.7-104.8
24.21966-11-144.3N/A39.9-104.7
18.01970-05-234.1539.9-105.1
28.21962-12-054N/A39.9-104.6
18.51981-04-023.8939.91-104.95
28.21967-11-153.7N/A39.9-104.6
19.91962-12-043.5N/A39.8-104.7

Historical Tornado Events

A total of 32 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Sheridan, CO.

Distance (miles)DateMagnitudeStart Lat/LogEnd Lat/LogLengthWidthFatalitiesInjuriesProperty DamageCrop DamageAffected County
5.51981-06-03239°43'N / 105°03'W39°44'N / 105°02'W002.5M0Jefferson
5.91981-06-03239°44'N / 105°02'W39°44'N / 105°01'W002.5M0Denver
7.41988-06-15239°44'N / 104°56'W0.50 Mile400 Yards002.5M0Denver
7.41988-06-15339°44'N / 104°56'W2.50 Miles200 Yards0725.0M0Denver
7.81986-06-08239°43'N / 104°54'W1.00 Mile50 Yards062.5M0Denver
10.11986-06-08239°43'N / 104°51'W39°43'N / 104°51'W0.10 Mile50 Yards002.5M0Arapahoe
11.31985-07-19239°32'N / 104°52'W0.50 Mile40 Yards00250K0Douglas
14.31978-05-17239°38'N / 104°45'W0.50 Mile33 Yards00250K0Adams
15.21976-05-30239°48'N / 104°53'W39°50'N / 104°47'W5.40 Miles67 Yards00250K0Adams
15.21981-06-03239°52'N / 104°59'W2.30 Miles133 Yards04225.0M0Adams
18.91961-05-20239°24'N / 104°52'W2.00 Miles67 Yards0225K0Douglas
20.51975-05-18339°48'N / 104°44'W39°51'N / 104°41'W4.10 Miles440 Yards000K0Adams
21.01988-06-05239°57'N / 105°04'W0.50 Mile50 Yards00250K0Boulder
22.21987-07-02239°53'N / 104°44'W1.00 Mile250 Yards003K0Adams
22.81987-06-20239°46'N / 104°37'W1.00 Mile30 Yards000K0Adams
25.61988-06-05240°00'N / 104°58'W40°02'N / 104°59'W1.00 Mile50 Yards00250K0Adams
25.61986-06-08239°50'N / 104°36'W2.00 Miles100 Yards000K0Adams
26.71988-06-05240°02'N / 104°59'W40°02'N / 104°58'W1.00 Mile50 Yards00250K0Weld
27.61980-10-15240°01'N / 105°13'W1.50 Miles50 Yards0025K0Boulder
29.21982-06-12339°49'N / 104°32'W39°53'N / 104°32'W3.00 Miles400 Yards003K0Adams
35.61983-06-04239°20'N / 104°35'W39°24'N / 104°20'W8.00 Miles200 Yards00250K0Elbert
36.31958-06-08240°04'N / 104°42'W40°06'N / 104°34'W7.10 Miles33 Yards003K0Weld
37.12009-06-15239°14'N / 104°38'W39°11'N / 104°36'W4.00 Miles440 Yards00100K0KElbert
 Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado began 8 miles south-southwest of Elizabeth and produced minor damage to two homes. The tornado then moved southeast and intensified with EF1 and EF2 damage observed 9 miles south of Elizabeth, with substantial damage to a farm, trees, and snapped power poles. The tornado moved on a more southerly track for the next 2 miles with additional EF1 and EF2 damage 11 miles south of Elizabeth. The tornado leveled a 70-yr old barn and a nearby cinder-block shed was torn open. Major tree damage was also observed. The tornado then continued southward for another mile before lifting with some EF0 and EF1 damage 12 miles south of Elizabeth. Minor damage to another home was observed with several large trees uprooted. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe weather again broke out across Northeast Colorado. Three tornadoes touched down in southwest Elbert County; the strongest was rated EF2. In addition to the tornadoes, severe thunderstorms produced hail up to the size of golfballs. Damaging thunderstorm winds also downed a tree in Boulder. Other counties affected by severe thunderstorms included: Boulder, Douglas, Larimer, Lincoln and Sedgwick.
38.11996-07-13239°48'N / 104°24'W39°39'N / 104°13'W12.00 Miles440 Yards00220K6.5MAdams
 Brief Description: A fast moving tornado ripped a 12-mile path of destruction near Strasburg, in eastern Adams County. The tornado caused extensive structural damage to several galvanized metal grain silos, farm buildings and sheds in the area. The roof of a two-story log home was completely torn off. The home received substantial damage from the wind and heavy rain that followed the tornado. Several other homes in the area sustained roof damage and a number of power poles were downed along Highway 36.
40.41977-06-13239°05'N / 104°49'W1.00 Mile50 Yards00250K0El Paso
40.71976-06-04240°13'N / 104°49'W1.50 Miles200 Yards0025K0Weld
40.91984-05-18240°07'N / 104°40'W40°12'N / 104°35'W5.00 Miles50 Yards0025K0Weld
41.41959-05-29239°53'N / 104°18'W2.00 Miles33 Yards0025K0Adams
42.91984-05-18240°07'N / 104°35'W40°10'N / 104°28'W5.00 Miles50 Yards000K0Weld
44.71977-06-13239°00'N / 105°00'W1.00 Mile50 Yards02250K0El Paso
46.91984-05-18240°11'N / 104°34'W40°14'N / 104°28'W5.00 Miles50 Yards003K0Weld
50.01977-06-13338°56'N / 105°01'W38°55'N / 104°55'W4.90 Miles100 Yards000K0El Paso


* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.


 
The USA.com website and domain are privately owned and are not operated by or affiliated with any government or municipal authority.
© 2024 World Media Group, LLC.