Hail history for Manitou Springs, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manitou Springs since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Manitou Springs
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 17, 2018
18 reports on 15 days since 1988 · #135 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Manitou Springs
- 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 Manitou Springs
The latest hail report in and around Manitou Springs is from July 6, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Manitou Springs logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 19% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #135 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Manitou Springs 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 August 17, 2018 near 0.54 E Manitou Spgs.
Reports were up 450% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (56% of reports); 28% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Manitou Springs 0.7
- El Paso County 62.3
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Manitou Springs 10
- El Paso County 263
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Manitou Springs 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 E Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 17:01 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 33%
- 1–2 in 12 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.54 E Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 14:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 E Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 15:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Manitou Springs
- Colorado Springs 13 km · 928
- Air Force Academy 16 km · 20
- Woodland Park 20 km · 39
- Security-Widefield 21 km · 43
- Fort Carson 24 km · 22
- Divide 24 km · 21
- Monument 25 km · 48
- Cripple Creek 27 km · 17
Questions about hail in Manitou Springs
How often does it hail in Manitou Springs, Colorado?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Manitou Springs since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #135 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Manitou Springs?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 56% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Manitou Springs?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 17, 2018 near 0.54 E Manitou Spgs. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Manitou Springs?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 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 Manitou Springs had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was July 6, 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.