Hail history for Kiowa, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kiowa since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kiowa
- Last hail
- Jun 23, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 4, 2010
37 reports on 26 days since 1986 · #70 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Kiowa
- 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 Kiowa
The latest hail report in and around Kiowa is from June 23, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 24, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kiowa logged 24 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #70 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kiowa accounts for 6% of the 575 reports filed in Elbert County.
11% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 4, 2010 near 2.96 SSE Kiowa.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (20). The busiest year was 2010, with 11 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (49% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kiowa 1.2
- Elbert County 18.1
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kiowa 13
- Elbert County 132
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kiowa 11%
- Elbert County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.96 SSE Kiowa | Elbert | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6 E Arriba | Lincoln | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.75 ESE Kiowa | Elbert | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.75 WNW Kiowa | Elbert | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Kiowa | Elbert | 14:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 27%
- 1–2 in 23 62%
- 2 in + 4 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.2 SSE Kiowa | Elbert | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Kiowa | Elbert | 14:51 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.75 ESE Kiowa | Elbert | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 NE Kiowa | Elbert | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.67 W Kiowa | Elbert | 12:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 E Kiowa | Elbert | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 NNE Kiowa | Elbert | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Kiowa | Elbert | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 WSW Kiowa | Elbert | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.21 E Kiowa | Elbert | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 E Kiowa | Elbert | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.14 SSE Kiowa | Elbert | 17:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kiowa
- Elizabeth 13 km · 34
- Ponderosa Park 16 km · 72
- Elbert 16 km · 36
- Franktown 25 km · 15
- The Pinery 28 km · 26
- Comanche Creek 31 km · 15
- Parker 33 km · 93
- Castle Rock 34 km · 94
Questions about hail in Kiowa
How often does it hail in Kiowa, Colorado?
37 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kiowa since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #70 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kiowa?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 49% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kiowa?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 4, 2010 near 2.96 SSE Kiowa. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kiowa?
The most recent report in this data is from June 23, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kiowa had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 23, 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.