Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Carson, CO

Last hail within 10 milesSep 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Aug 6, 2018
Hail days since 2006107
Days with hail 1 inch or larger83
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles28

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Carson on 107 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 6, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Fort Carson

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 22, 20261 in
quarter		Colorado Springs
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Fort Carson		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 24, 20251 in
quarter		Peterson AFB
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fort Carson		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Widefield, Fountain
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Fort Carson		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20252 in
hen egg		Colorado Spgs, Manitou Spgs, Widefield
11 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Fort Carson		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251 in
quarter		Colorado Spgs, Manitou Spgs
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Fort Carson		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Peterson AFB, Colorado Spgs Airport
9 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Fort Carson		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Fort Carson, Manitou Spgs, Colorado Spgs
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Fort Carson		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 20251 in
quarter		Peterson AFB
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Carson		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Fort Carson by year

206110740830961021131221381441591651710184194203212221123624725126

When hail season peaks near Fort Carson

Of the 107 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (33) and June (30).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr21May30Jun33Jul19Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Carson

Aug 6, 2018 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Widefield (5 mi from Fort Carson)

National Weather Service description (English): Eight persons were transported to the hospital from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Time and hail estimated.

Jun 13, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Fountain (8 mi from Fort Carson)

Jul 28, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Colorado Spgs Airport (6 mi from Fort Carson)

Jul 20, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Colorado Spgs (9 mi from Fort Carson)

Jun 7, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Colorado Spgs (9 mi from Fort Carson)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Carson

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 9, 2012EF0Fort Carson
3 mi from Fort Carson		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 26, 2011EF0Fort Carson
2 mi from Fort Carson		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 19, 2011EF0Fountain
8 mi from Fort Carson		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Carson

28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Carson since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 20, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 24, 202559 mph, measuredFountain
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202558 mph, measuredColorado Spgs Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202469 mph, measuredColorado Spgs Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202459 mph, measuredColorado Spgs Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 2, 202358 mph, measuredColorado Spgs Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202367 mph, measuredColorado Spgs Airport, Fountain
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202266 mph, measuredColorado Spgs Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202062 mph, measuredColorado Spgs Airport, Manitou Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201970 mph, measuredColorado Spgs Airport, Peterson AFB
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 201960 mph, measuredColorado Spgs Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Fort Carson; 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.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Fort Carson.

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