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Hail history for Otero County, CO
107 hail reports in Otero County since 2006 on 54 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 5, 2023.
Cities in Otero County
Recent hail in Otero County
No hail was reported in Otero County in the last two years.
Hail days in Otero County by year
When hail season peaks in Otero County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Otero County
74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Otero County since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 6, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Manzanola 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Cheraw 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Cheraw 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Cheraw 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | Cheraw 2 wind reports |
| Oct 20, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | La Junta Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 67 mph, measured | Fowler, Manzanola 2 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 72 mph, measured | La Junta Airport, Cheraw 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2024 | 74 mph, measured | La Junta Airport 1 wind report |
| May 3, 2024 | 66 mph, measured | La Junta Airport 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Otero County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).