Hail in Otero County, Colorado
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Otero County on 94 days since October 2020. That is more than 98% of US counties. It ranks 17 of 64 in Colorado.
The largest radar estimate was 4.4 inches on July 2, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was September 20, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 19 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2024 | 4.4 in |
| July 5, 2023 | 3.8 in |
| July 8, 2023 | 3.15 in |
| June 21, 2026 | 2.85 in |
| June 6, 2025 | 2.85 in |
| August 31, 2026 | 2.7 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 14 hail reports since October 2020, and 24 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Colorado
- Weld County: 185 days
- Las Animas County: 168 days
- Lincoln County: 152 days
- Kit Carson County: 140 days
- Elbert County: 127 days
- Logan County: 127 days