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Hail history for Custer County, CO
48 hail reports in Custer County since 2006 on 35 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 24, 2018.
Recent hail in Custer County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Rosita 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Custer County by year
When hail season peaks in Custer County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Custer County
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Custer County since 2006, on 3 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 11, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | 61 mph, a measured | Rosita 1 wind report |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 63 mph, a measured | Westcliffe 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 82 mph, a measured | Silver Cliff 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 Custer 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).