Hail history for Las Animas, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Las Animas since 1958, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Las Animas
- Last hail
- Jul 11, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Oct 11, 1997
52 reports on 38 days since 1958 · #37 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Las Animas
- 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 Las Animas
The latest hail report in and around Las Animas is from July 11, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 28, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Las Animas logged 20 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 25% more than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #37 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Las Animas accounts for 31% of the 170 reports filed in Bent County.
12% 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 October 11, 1997 near 3 WNW Las Animas.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1997, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (37% of reports); 69% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Las Animas 1.0
- Bent County 4.5
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Las Animas 13
- Bent County 48
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Las Animas 12%
- Bent County 15%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 30, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1997 | 4.50 insoftball | 3 WNW Las Animas | Bent | $50K | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 1997 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 WNW Las Animas | Bent | — | 21:38 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 SW Ft Lyon | Bent | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.77 WSW Ft Lyon | Bent | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 SW Las Animas | Bent | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 25%
- 1–2 in 33 63%
- 2 in + 6 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Las Animas | Bent | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 W Las Animas | Bent | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.09 W Las Animas | Bent | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.18 W Las Animas | Bent | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 W Las Animas | Bent | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Las Animas | Bent | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Las Animas | Bent | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.09 W Las Animas | Bent | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 SW Ft Lyon | Bent | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.77 WSW Ft Lyon | Bent | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.54 W Las Animas | Bent | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 W Las Animas | Bent | 15:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Las Animas
- Hasty 23 km · 26
- Cheraw 26 km · 17
- North La Junta 27 km · 13
- La Junta 30 km · 38
- McClave 33 km · 17
- Swink 36 km · 10
- Haswell 43 km · 40
- Sugar City 43 km · 18
Questions about hail in Las Animas
How often does it hail in Las Animas, Colorado?
52 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Las Animas since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Las Animas?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Las Animas?
4.50 in (softball size) on October 11, 1997 near 3 WNW Las Animas. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Las Animas?
The most recent report in this data is from July 11, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Las Animas had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was July 11, 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.