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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Custer County, CO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Custer County, CO from July 19, 1956 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
92
Wind Reports
5
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Custer County, CO · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Custer County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2026
9:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Copious amounts of 3/4 inch to 1 inch hail fell at location. Lasted about 25 mins.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSW Westcliffe, CO
1.25″ hail
Jul 12, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W San Isabel, CO
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2021
5:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COCORAHS REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Westcliffe, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2018
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Rosita, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rosita, CO
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 S Westcliffe, CO
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2018
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 7 S WESTCLIFFE. THE STORM IS CONTINUING TO PRODUCE 1.0" HAIL THROUGH 4.47PM WHEN I CALLED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Westcliffe, CO
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2018
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CU18 WAS MOBILE... SAID HE OBSERVED PLENTY OF PEA SIZED HAIL... UP TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Silver Cliff, CO
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2018
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Rosita, CO
1.25″ hail
Aug 4, 2017
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Wetmore, CO
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2017
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Westcliffe, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2016
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Rosita, CO
0.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2015
3:44 PM MST-7
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8.98 N Rosita, CO
0.88″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
3:30 PM MST-7
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.63 W Wetmore, CO
0.75″ hail
Jul 16, 2014
6:42 PM MST-7
Hail report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.96 NNE Rosita, 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 Custer County

5 reports
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61 mph
Oct 4, 2025
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station AW342 HIGHLANDS RANCH occurred with decaying thunderstorm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 S Rosita, CO
63 mph
Oct 2, 2023
12:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Likely outflow from storms north of Westcliffe.
NWS Wind Report Location: Westcliffe, CO
82 mph
Apr 11, 2012
8:45 PM MST-7
Wind report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 W Silver Cliff, CO
59 mph
Aug 9, 1997
4:25 PM MST
Wind report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wetmore, CO
UNK mph
Jul 24, 1970
4:40 PM CST
Wind report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Custer County

11 reports
UNK category
Aug 27, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Relayed via Fremont County dispatch_ location estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 Ne Rosita, CO
UNK category
Jul 30, 2025
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This corrects the previous report. Brief landspout tornado developed over an open field in Custer County. 3 power poles were damaged. A virtual damage assessment was completed with a rating of EF-0 and 85 MPH max wind gusts. The original report was given by our spotter CU41.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 S Westcliffe, CO
UNK category
Jul 30, 2025
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CU41 called in and could see a tornado on the ground looking ESE from her location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Westcliffe, CO
UNK category
Jul 30, 2025
9:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Spotter sees a tornado on the ground looking east-southeast from her location.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Westcliffe, CO
UNK category
Jul 22, 2019
10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CUSTER COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE REPORTING POWER LINES DOWN AND POSSIBLE PROPANE LEAK. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Silver Cliff, CO
EF0 category
Jun 29, 2007
3:10 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado occurred over open country of the Wet Mountain Valley. There was no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Westcliffe, CO
F0 category
Jun 4, 1997
4:05 PM MST
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly occurred in an open field southeast of Westcliffe. There was no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Westcliffe, CO
F0 category
Aug 30, 1992
4:17 PM MST
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F0 category
Aug 2, 1966
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F0 category
Jul 24, 1965
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F2 category
Jul 4, 1960
4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Custer County, CO
Custer County · 3,823 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, 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 · County

Custer County, CO area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,073
Households2,448
Housing units4,349
Income
Median household income$72,700
$100k+ households39.3%
$150k+ households13.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,823
Attached single-family15
Small multifamily71
Large multifamily57
Mobile homes363
Housing mix
Single-family share87.9%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share2.9%
Mobile-home share8.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,097
Renter-occupied351
Vacant units1,901
Home value & age
Median home value$358,800
Owner homes $300k+60.0%
Owner homes $500k+30.6%
Owner homes $750k+20.1%
Median year built1990
Older-home share30.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,351
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 92 hail, 5 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Custer County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Custer County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Custer County is 2.75″. It was reported near Silver Cliff, CO on June 11, 1981.

A storm report showed up near my home in Custer County — 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 Custer County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Custer County — 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 Custer County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Custer County — 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 Custer County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Custer County — 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 Custer County, CO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Custer County, 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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