Hail history for Bethune, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bethune since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bethune
- Last hail
- May 4, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 7, 2022
25 reports on 18 days since 1982 · #99 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Bethune
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Bethune
The latest hail report in and around Bethune is from May 4, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bethune logged 23 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #99 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bethune accounts for 3% of the 882 reports filed in Kit Carson County.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Colorado town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 7, 2022 near 5.58 NNE Bethune.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (12) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2018, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (48% of reports); 76% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bethune 1.1
- Kit Carson County 24.4
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bethune 16
- Kit Carson County 195
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bethune 4%
- Kit Carson County 9%
- Median Colorado town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5.58 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | $500 | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.68 N Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.66 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.67 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.42 N Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 20%
- 1–2 in 19 76%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 6.14 W Burlington Arpt | Kit Carson | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5.58 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | $500 | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 5.29 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 5.53 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4.68 N Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.67 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.42 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.66 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.49 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.88 N Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.67 NNE Bethune | Kit Carson | — | 16:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bethune
- Burlington 13 km · 93
- Stratton 16 km · 76
- Vona 28 km · 32
- Kirk 37 km · 18
- Seibert 38 km · 43
- Joes 45 km · 49
- Idalia 46 km · 32
- Cheyenne Wells 54 km · 66
Questions about hail in Bethune
How often does it hail in Bethune, Colorado?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bethune since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #99 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bethune?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bethune?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 7, 2022 near 5.58 NNE Bethune. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bethune?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bethune had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 4, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.