Hail history for Kit Carson, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kit Carson since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kit Carson
- Last hail
- Jul 10, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 29, 1989
48 reports on 35 days since 1985 · #41 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Kit 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 Kit Carson
The latest hail report in and around Kit Carson is from July 10, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on May 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kit Carson logged 27 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 69% more than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #41 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kit Carson accounts for 10% of the 498 reports filed in Cheyenne County.
15% 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 29, 1989.
Reports were up 45% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2025, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kit Carson 1.4
- Cheyenne County 11.4
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kit Carson 17
- Cheyenne County 120
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kit Carson 15%
- Cheyenne County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2025 | 4 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1989 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Cheyenne | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.38 S Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 WSW Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Cheyenne | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.75 NW Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 15:55 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 22 46%
- 1–2 in 19 40%
- 2 in + 7 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 3.76 W Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 3.26 SSE Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.73 SW Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.91 WSW Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.97 SSE Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.38 S Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.54 W Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 W Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.32 S Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 WSW Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.78 W Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 18:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kit Carson
- Eads 31 km · 45
- Cheyenne Wells 39 km · 66
- Haswell 47 km · 40
- Arapahoe 54 km · 26
- Sheridan Lake 55 km · 27
- Seibert 60 km · 43
- Vona 60 km · 32
Questions about hail in Kit Carson
How often does it hail in Kit Carson, Colorado?
48 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kit Carson since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #41 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kit Carson?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kit Carson?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 29, 1989. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kit Carson?
The most recent report in this data is from July 10, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kit Carson had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was July 10, 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.