Hail history for Otis, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Otis since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Otis
- Last hail
- Jul 7, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 14 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Aug 11, 2019
45 reports on 26 days since 1982 · #50 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Otis
- 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 Otis
The latest hail report in and around Otis is from July 7, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on June 28, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Otis logged 32 reports on 17 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is about twice the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #50 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Otis accounts for 7% of the 679 reports filed in Washington County.
29% 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 August 11, 2019 near 0.53 W Otis.
Reports were up 91% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2025, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 51% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Otis 1.6
- Washington County 17.2
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Otis 17
- Washington County 139
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Otis 29%
- Washington County 17%
- 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 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | 5 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 23, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 2 | 2.25 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 5 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2019 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 23:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1996 | 2.75 inbaseball | Otis | Washington | 17:34 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 24%
- 1–2 in 21 47%
- 2 in + 13 29%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.52 WSW Otis | Washington | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.06 W Otis | Washington | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.58 W Otis | Washington | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.11 W Otis | Washington | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 23:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 23:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | 23:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Otis
Questions about hail in Otis
How often does it hail in Otis, Colorado?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Otis since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #50 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Otis?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Otis?
4.50 in (softball size) on August 11, 2019 near 0.53 W Otis. 29% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Otis?
The most recent report in this data is from July 7, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Otis had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 14 reports. The most recent was July 7, 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.