Hail history for Kiowa County, CO

Kiowa County has 323 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 229 of them 1″ or larger and 25 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 24, 2021.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 323 since 1960

1″ or larger 229 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 25 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 24, 2021

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Kiowa County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Kiowa County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 323 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 2, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 23, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
May 23, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 24, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 24, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball
July 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Kiowa County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 2, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail measured to 1.5 inches occurred in south central Kiowa County.

May 16, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

,,,,,,,,Thunderstorm Winds (G80) Thunderstorm winds downed power lines near Brandon. A large grain bin was destroyed.

June 6, 1994 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Hail up to three-inches in diameter destroyed up to one half of a wheat field south southwest of Towner (85-miles east of La Junta).

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	7	14	81	94	97	27

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Kiowa County

Has it ever hailed in Kiowa County?

Yes — 323 hail events have been recorded for Kiowa County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 229 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kiowa County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kiowa County, CO is August 2, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Kiowa County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 24, 2021. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Colorado hail history

All 64 Colorado counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.