Hail history for Kit Carson County, CO

Kit Carson County has 840 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 541 of them 1″ or larger and 67 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.83″ (grapefruit) on August 13, 2019.

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 840 since 1958

1″ or larger 541 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 67 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.83″ grapefruit · August 13, 2019

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 Kit Carson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 840 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 26, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
October 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 10, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 4, 2025	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

April 26, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail ranged from pea to ping pong ball size. This was south of Bethune between CR N and P on CR 40.

August 13, 2019 · 4.83″ (grapefruit)

The Colorado State Climatologist measured the hailstone using a set of calipers to get the exact measurement to the hundredth of an inch. The hailstone measured 4.83 inches in diameter at its widest point. The home owner commented that the hailstone was brought indoors and secured in a freezer approximately 30 minutes after falling due to safety concerns from ongoing severe weather.

June 2, 2008 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Baseball to softball size hail was reported by an off-duty NWS employee.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	17	16	124	314	236	130

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 Kit Carson County

Has it ever hailed in Kit Carson County?

Yes — 840 hail events have been recorded for Kit Carson County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 541 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kit Carson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kit Carson County, CO is April 26, 2026, 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 Kit Carson County?

4.83″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 13, 2019. 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.