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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Cheraw, CO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Cheraw, CO from July 25, 1967 through August 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Cheraw, CO · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Cheraw, CO

22 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2024
11:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheraw, CO
1.25″ hail
Aug 7, 2022
9:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 5 E CHERAW.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Cheraw, CO
1.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Cheraw, CO
1.75″ hail
May 27, 2017
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT 32261 HIGHWAY 109... CHERAW... CO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheraw, CO
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2010
4:55 PM MST-7
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 E Cheraw, CO
2.50″ hail
Jun 11, 2010
4:46 PM MST-7
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cheraw, CO
1.75″ hail
Jun 11, 2010
4:42 PM MST-7
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cheraw, CO
1.50″ hail
Jun 11, 2010
4:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.09 W Cheraw, CO
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2010
5:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cheraw, CO
0.88″ hail
May 18, 2010
5:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 E Cheraw, CO
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2010
5:25 PM MST-7
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.72 E Cheraw, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 29, 2008
8:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.17 W Cheraw, CO
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2008
2:56 AM MST-7
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cheraw, CO
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2006
3:22 PM MST
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheraw, CO
1.00″ hail
Jun 20, 2004
4:29 PM MST
Hail report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheraw, CO
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Cheraw, CO

30 reports
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61 mph
Aug 14, 2026
10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
69 mph
Jul 29, 2026
1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
78 mph
Jul 8, 2026
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
61 mph
Jul 8, 2026
8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
59 mph
Oct 21, 2024
4:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
94 mph
Jul 3, 2024
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
UNK mph
Jun 14, 2024
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 inch live tree limb blown off. Dead tree blown down and 3/4 inch hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cheraw, CO
72 mph
Jun 14, 2024
9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
74 mph
May 19, 2024
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport on Saturday May 18th... 2024.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
60 mph
Aug 29, 2023
4:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
79 mph
Jul 6, 2023
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KLHX La Junta Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
59 mph
May 30, 2023
4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KLHX LA JUNTA AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
87 mph
Aug 7, 2022
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED BY LHX ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
62 mph
Jun 30, 2022
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KLHX LA JUNTA AIRPORT MEASURED A WIND GUST OF 62 MPH WITH A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
64 mph
May 17, 2022
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Cheraw, CO

4 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2020
2:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS IS A DELAYED REPORT. STATE TROOPER WAS LOCATED AT HIGHWAY 266 WEST OF CHERAW AND WITNESSED A TORNADO... POSSIBLY TWO. FROM THEIR VANTAGE POINT... THE TROOPER SAID IT WAS LIKELY NORTH CHERAW NEAR CROWLEY COUNTY. TROOPER SAID HE LOGGED THE EVENT AT 8:35 PM. LOCATION AND TIME OF REPORT ARE ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NNE Cheraw, CO
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2013
4:34 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado occurred over open country from the north edge of the La Junta Airport to a point just north of State Highway 194 north of Bents Fort, causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.65 NNW (Lhx)La Junta Arpt, CO
EF0 category
Jun 11, 2009
5:36 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed in Crowley County at 1735 MST, 8.1 miles east-southeast of Sugar City and moved into Otero County 8.9 miles east-southeast of Sugar City, or 6.5 miles north of Cheraw at 1736 MST. The tornado traveled another 0.35 miles to the east and dissipated at 1737 MST, 9.25 miles east-southeast of Sugar City, or 6.4 miles north of Cheraw.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.49 N Cheraw, CO
F0 category
Oct 11, 1997
6:10 PM MST
Tornado report for Cheraw, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same supercell thunderstorm that brought large hail to the La Junta area, generated a brief tornado in a rural area of northeast Otero county. It broke off a power pole and caused no other known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Cheraw, CO
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Cheraw, CO area census snapshot

People & households
Population211
Households120
Housing units120
Income
Median household income$38,542
$100k+ households21.7%
$150k+ households1.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached86
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily10
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes24
Housing mix
Single-family share71.7%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share8.3%
Mobile-home share20%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied85
Renter-occupied35
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$97,900
Owner homes $300k+1.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1956
Older-home share63.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars117
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Cheraw have on record?

Our records show 22 hail, 39 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Cheraw, CO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Cheraw?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Cheraw, CO is 2.50″. It was reported near N Cheraw, CO on June 11, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in Cheraw — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Cheraw and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Cheraw — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Cheraw address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Cheraw — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Cheraw address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Cheraw — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Cheraw, CO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Cheraw, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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