Colorado Sees Rare Tornado Whirl at 11,300 Feet Up
• A rare tornado touched down at 11,300 feet near Sawtooth Mountain in Colorado, marking the state's fourth-highest recorded tornado.
• Classified as EF-U due to no damage, the tornado traveled 0.84 miles in five minutes, highlighting Colorado's unpredictable weather.
• The event provides valuable data for meteorologists studying tornado formation and behavior in mountainous terrains.
Tornado at 11,300 feet near Sawtooth Mountain
On September 13, 2025, a rare weather event occurred in Colorado: a tornado touched down at 11,300 feet near Sawtooth Mountain. This marks the fourth-highest tornado in the state's history, underscoring severe weather's unpredictability in mountainous regions. The tornado, classified as EF-U due to the absence of damage indicators, traveled 0.84 miles in five minutes.
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