Hail history for Burlington, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burlington since 1973, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burlington
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Jun 2, 2008
93 reports on 61 days since 1973 · #12 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Burlington
- 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 Burlington
The latest hail report in and around Burlington is from June 1, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on September 9, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burlington logged 47 reports on 30 hail days, about 2.4 reports a year. That is 2.9 times the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #12 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burlington accounts for 11% of the 882 reports filed in Kit Carson County.
14% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on June 2, 2008 near 1 ENE Burlington.
Reports were down 43% in 2016–2025 (17) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2005, with 14 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burlington 2.4
- Kit Carson County 24.4
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burlington 30
- Kit Carson County 195
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burlington 14%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 28, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 1 ENE Burlington | Kit Carson | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.5 NE Burlington | Kit Carson | $325K | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 4 NNW Burlington | Kit Carson | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.45 S Burlington | Kit Carson | — | 14:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.5 NE Burlington | Kit Carson | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 30 32%
- 1–2 in 50 54%
- 2 in + 13 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Burlington | Kit Carson | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W Burlington | Kit Carson | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Burlington | Kit Carson | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Burlington | Kit Carson | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.01 ESE Burlington | Kit Carson | 08:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.7 N Burlington | Kit Carson | 08:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.75 NE Burlington Arpt | Kit Carson | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 E Burlington | Kit Carson | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Burlington | Kit Carson | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Burlington | Kit Carson | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.32 WSW Burlington Arpt | Kit Carson | 18:52 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Burlington | Kit Carson | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burlington
Questions about hail in Burlington
How often does it hail in Burlington, Colorado?
93 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burlington since 1973. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.4 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burlington?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burlington?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on June 2, 2008 near 1 ENE Burlington. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burlington?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Burlington had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was June 1, 2026.
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.