Hail history for Stratton, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stratton since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stratton
- Last hail
- Sep 20, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 2, 2005
76 reports on 51 days since 1974 · #26 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Stratton
- 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 Stratton
The latest hail report in and around Stratton is from September 20, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stratton logged 42 reports on 27 hail days, about 2.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #26 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stratton accounts for 9% of the 882 reports filed in Kit Carson County.
4% 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 June 2, 2005 near 3 E Stratton.
Reports were up 21% in 2016–2025 (23) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2026, with 10 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stratton 2.1
- Kit Carson County 24.4
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stratton 27
- Kit Carson County 195
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stratton 4%
- Kit Carson County 9%
- 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 | 5 | 4 | 10 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 6 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 E Stratton | Kit Carson | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Stratton | Kit Carson | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | Stratton | Kit Carson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.4 NNE Stratton | Kit Carson | 15:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stratton | Kit Carson | 18:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 29 38%
- 1–2 in 44 58%
- 2 in + 3 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Stratton | Kit Carson | 03:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | Stratton | Kit Carson | 02:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | Stratton | Kit Carson | 02:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 0.70 inmarble | Stratton | Kit Carson | 21:35 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.21 NNE Stratton | Kit Carson | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.73 NNW Stratton | Kit Carson | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.12 N Stratton | Kit Carson | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.92 NNW Stratton | Kit Carson | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.45 SW Stratton | Kit Carson | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W Stratton | Kit Carson | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | Stratton | Kit Carson | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Stratton | Kit Carson | 17:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stratton
Questions about hail in Stratton
How often does it hail in Stratton, Colorado?
76 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stratton since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.1 reports a year. That ranks #26 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stratton?
Most reports come in June, August, May. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stratton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 2, 2005 near 3 E Stratton. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stratton?
The most recent report in this data is from September 20, 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 Stratton had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 reports. The most recent was September 20, 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.