Rare high-elevation tornado in Teller County on Friday afternoon

The National Weather Service in Pueblo confirmed a rare high-elevation tornado occurred in Teller County on Friday afternoon. The tornado survey damage indicated a rating of EF-1 with max winds of 100 MPH.  

The tornado was on the ground for 0.92 miles with an approximately 400-yard-wide track of damage. It is estimated about 300 trees were either uprooted or snapped along its path, one house suffered a broken window.