Pikes Peak Tornado
Colorado Springs, CO
On July 20, 2023, a tornado touched down on Pikes Peak at 2 p.m., just above 9,000 feet in elevation. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the storm reached wind speeds of 108 mph along its 2.18-mile path between mile markers 5 and 8 along the Pikes Peak Highway.
Utilizing a Stewardship Agreement with the Pike NF, we are working to remove uprooted and damaged trees and treat over 200 acres adjacent to the Pikes Peak Highway on Americas Mountain.
