Hail history for Fowler, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fowler since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fowler
- Last hail
- Aug 5, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 29, 2018
23 reports on 19 days since 1987 · #108 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Fowler
- 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 Fowler
The latest hail report in and around Fowler is from August 5, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 5, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fowler logged 14 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 13% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #108 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fowler accounts for 11% of the 219 reports filed in Otero County.
13% 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 July 29, 2018 near Fowler.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2018, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fowler 0.7
- Otero County 5.3
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fowler 10
- Otero County 54
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fowler 13%
- Otero County 11%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | Fowler | Otero | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | Fowler | Otero | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 1987 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Otero | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fowler | Otero | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 E Fowler | Otero | 15:42 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 8 35%
- 1–2 in 12 52%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Fowler | Otero | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 E Fowler | Otero | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | Fowler | Otero | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Fowler | Otero | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | Fowler | Otero | 21:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | Fowler | Otero | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Fowler | Otero | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Fowler | Otero | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 W Fowler | Otero | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Fowler | Otero | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.48 W Olney Spgs | Crowley | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Fowler | Otero | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fowler
- Olney Springs 8 km · 23
- Manzanola 14 km · 14
- Ordway 26 km · 21
- Rocky Ford 28 km · 35
- Sugar City 34 km · 18
- Swink 37 km · 10
- La Junta 45 km · 38
- Cheraw 45 km · 17
Questions about hail in Fowler
How often does it hail in Fowler, Colorado?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fowler since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #108 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fowler?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fowler?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 29, 2018 near Fowler. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fowler?
The most recent report in this data is from August 5, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fowler had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 5, 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.