Hail history for Fort Carson, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Carson since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fort Carson
- Last hail
- Jul 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 18, 2013
22 reports on 20 days since 1974 · #112 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Fort Carson
- 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 Fort Carson
The latest hail report in and around Fort Carson is from July 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 10, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fort Carson logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #112 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fort Carson accounts for 1% of the 1,914 reports filed in El Paso County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 18, 2013 near 0.54 E Ft Carson.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2010, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (41% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fort Carson 0.6
- El Paso County 62.3
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fort Carson 11
- El Paso County 263
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fort Carson 0%
- El Paso County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Ft Carson | El Paso | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | El Paso | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | El Paso | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | El Paso | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 17, 1976 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | El Paso | 18:17 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 18%
- 1–2 in 18 82%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 W Fountain | El Paso | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 6.14 SW Ft Carson | El Paso | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Ft Carson | El Paso | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 W Fountain | El Paso | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.24 W Fountain | El Paso | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 W Fountain | El Paso | 02:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 S Ft Carson | El Paso | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Ft Carson | El Paso | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 SSW Widefield | El Paso | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.03 WSW Ft Carson | El Paso | 13:03 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Ft Carson | El Paso | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 S Colorado Spgs | El Paso | 13:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fort Carson
- Fountain 6 km · 86
- Security-Widefield 8 km · 43
- Colorado Springs 20 km · 928
- Manitou Springs 24 km · 18
- Ellicott 35 km · 58
- Air Force Academy 36 km · 20
- Penrose 37 km · 25
- Cripple Creek 38 km · 17
Questions about hail in Fort Carson
How often does it hail in Fort Carson, Colorado?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Carson since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #112 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fort Carson?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fort Carson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 18, 2013 near 0.54 E Ft Carson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fort Carson?
The most recent report in this data is from July 16, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fort Carson 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 July 16, 2025.
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.