Rare high-elevation tornado confirmed on Sawtooth Mountain, Colorado
A rare high-elevation tornado occurred on the northern slopes of Sawtooth Mountain, Colorado, between 13:07 and 13:12 MDT (19:07–19:12 UTC) on September 13, 2025. The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Pueblo confirmed the event using satellite imagery and radar data on September 30. The tornado tracked 1.35 km (0.84 miles) with a maximum width of 87 m (285 feet) at an elevation of 3.4 km (11 300 feet) and was rated EF-U.



