Hail history for Two Buttes, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Two Buttes since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Two Buttes
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2023
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 29, 2017
21 reports on 20 days since 1981 · #123 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Two Buttes
- 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 Two Buttes
The latest hail report in and around Two Buttes is from July 6, 2023, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Two Buttes logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #123 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Two Buttes accounts for 5% of the 399 reports filed in Baca County.
10% 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 29, 2017 near 0.88 SE Two Buttes.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2019, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Two Buttes 0.6
- Baca County 11.1
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Two Buttes 11
- Baca County 108
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Two Buttes 10%
- Baca County 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 SE Two Buttes | Baca | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Two Buttes | Baca | 23:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 S Two Buttes | Baca | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Two Buttes | Baca | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Two Buttes | Baca | 15:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 29%
- 1–2 in 13 62%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Two Buttes | Baca | 23:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 S Two Buttes | Baca | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Two Buttes | Baca | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Two Buttes | Baca | 15:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 SE Two Buttes | Baca | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Two Buttes | Baca | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.78 WSW Two Buttes | Baca | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.1 E Two Buttes | Baca | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Two Buttes | Baca | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Two Buttes | Baca | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Two Buttes | Baca | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 WNW Two Buttes | Baca | 16:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Two Buttes
Questions about hail in Two Buttes
How often does it hail in Two Buttes, Colorado?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Two Buttes since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #123 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Two Buttes?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Two Buttes?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 29, 2017 near 0.88 SE Two Buttes. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Two Buttes?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2023 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Two Buttes had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 6, 2023.
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.