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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Otero County, CO
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Otero County, CO from May 24, 1957 through September 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
212
Wind Reports
147
Tornado Reports
32
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Otero County, CO · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 9, 2026
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT 32261 HIGHWAY 109... CHERAW... CO.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cheraw, CO
1.75″hail
May 10, 2017 10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAS BEEN FALLING FOR THE PAST 30 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Higbee, 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.
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Manzanola, CO
61mph
Aug 14, 2026 10:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
69mph
Jul 29, 2026 1:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
78mph
Jul 8, 2026 8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
61mph
Jul 8, 2026 8:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
59mph
Oct 21, 2024 4:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
UNKmph
Jul 4, 2024 10:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 transmission power poles along US50 just west of Manzanola blown down. Numerous trees down in Otero county. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Manzanola, CO
94mph
Jul 3, 2024 10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
67mph
Jul 3, 2024 10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station FW4234 Fowler.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Fowler, CO
UNKmph
Jun 14, 2024 10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
72mph
Jun 14, 2024 9:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
74mph
May 19, 2024 1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
65mph
Oct 1, 2023 8:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KLHX recorded a 65 mph wind gust on 09/30/23 between 4-5 pm MDT from outflow winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE La Junta, CO
60mph
Aug 29, 2023 4:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
79mph
Jul 6, 2023 3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
59mph
May 30, 2023 4:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2022 12:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS TIME ON PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM LA JUNTA. POWER POLE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Junta, CO
87mph
Aug 7, 2022 12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED BY LHX ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2022 12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 POWER POLES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Rocky Ford, CO
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2022 12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Junta, CO
UNKmph
Jul 8, 2022 2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 ENE ROCKY FORD. DELAYED REPORT: OTERO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Rocky Ford, CO
61mph
Jul 7, 2022 2:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Junta, CO
76mph
Jul 7, 2022 2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Junta, CO
UNKmph
Jul 7, 2022 1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: OTERO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Rocky Ford, CO
62mph
Jun 30, 2022 11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
64mph
May 17, 2022 1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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
64mph
May 17, 2022 12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 4 S CHERAW.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Cheraw, CO
UNKmph
Sep 15, 2021 12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE BRANCHES REPORTED ACROSS LA JUNTA ACCORDING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Junta, CO
UNKmph
Sep 15, 2021 12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL LIMBS BROKEN OFF OF HEALTHY ELM TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cheraw, CO
70mph
Sep 15, 2021 12:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Otero County, 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 Otero County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 22, 2026 11:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Fowler, CO
UNKcategory
Jul 8, 2022 2:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 6 ENE LA JUNTA. DELAYED REPORT: PICTURES FROM OTERO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE SHOW MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A RESIDENCE NORTH OF HWY 50 AND SOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER... NORTHEAST OF CASA. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 80 MPH. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO TRACK TOWARDS THE OTERO-BENT COUNTY LINE BEFORE LIFTING. THE SAME TORNADO WAS REPORTED FARTHER EAST NEAR THE COUNTY LINE BY A TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE La Junta, CO
UNKcategory
Jul 7, 2022 2:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO SPOTTED AT HWY 50 AT BENT/OTERO COUNTY LINE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 E La Junta, CO
UNKcategory
Jul 7, 2022 1:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: PICTURES FROM OTERO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE SHOW MINOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO A RESIDENCE NORTH OF HWY 50 AND SOUTH OF THE ARKANSAS RIVER... NORTHEAST OF CASA. WINDS ESTIMATED AT 80 MPH. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO TRACK TOWARDS THE OTERO-BENT COUNTY LINE BEFORE LIFTING. THE SAME TORNADO WAS REPORTED FARTHER EAST NEAR THE COUNTY LINE BY A TRAINED SPOTTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 ENE La Junta, CO
UNKcategory
May 16, 2021 12:24 AM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED TORNADO ON GROUND. LASTED 5 MINS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Rocky Ford, CO
UNKcategory
Aug 21, 2020 12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DELAYED REPORT: STORM CHASER ON CO-10 SOUTHWEST OF LA JUNTA CAPTURED A BRIEF TORNADO OVER OPEN FIELDS ON SUNDAY EVENING. VIDEO SHOWS A QUICKLY DESCENDING FUNNEL REACHING THE GROUND AND THEN QUICKLY BECOMING ENVELOPED BY SHEETS OF RAIN. THE TORNADO LASTED NO LONGER THAN 2-MINUTES... PER CHASERS VIDEO... OR AT LEAST BEFORE THE SHEETS OF RAIN OBSCURED THE VIEW.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 NW Timpas, CO
UNKcategory
May 20, 2020 2:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, 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
UNKcategory
Jun 20, 2018 4:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A DELAYED REVIEW AND REPORT OF A LANDSPOUT SOUTH OF LA JUNTA. UNKNOWN STRENGTH AND DURATION. PICTURES WERE SENT TO A LOCAL BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST AND WAS VIRTUALLY UNDETECTABLE VIA RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S La Junta, CO
UNKcategory
Jun 19, 2018 10:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 S LA JUNTA. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 S LA JUNTA. A DELAYED REVIEW AND REPORT OF A LANDSPOUT SOUTH OF LA JUNTA. UNKNOWN STRENGTH AND DURATION. PICTURES WERE SENT TO A LOCAL BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST AND WAS VIRTUALLY UNDETECTABLE VIA RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S La Junta, CO
UNKcategory
Jun 19, 2018 4:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 4 S LA JUNTA. A DELAYED REVIEW AND REPORT OF A LANDSPOUT SOUTH OF LA JUNTA. UNKNOWN STRENGTH AND DURATION. PICTURES WERE SENT TO A LOCAL BROADCAST METEOROLOGIST AND WAS VIRTUALLY UNDETECTABLE VIA RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S La Junta, CO
UNKcategory
May 18, 2017 8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CONFIRMED BY ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME OF EVENT IS ACCURATE BUT LOCATION ESTIMATED PER RADAR IMAGERY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NE Delhi, CO
EF0category
May 8, 2015 5:12 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado occurred over open country and caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.15 SSW La Junta, CO
EF0category
Jun 17, 2013 4:34 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Otero County, 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
EF0category
Jun 4, 2013 4:13 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado caused no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.05 SW Higbee, CO
EF0category
Jun 11, 2011 12:22 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado developed on the west edge of a thunderstorm and moved eastward. There was no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.11 SSW Timpas, CO
EF0category
Jun 11, 2009 5:36 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Otero County, 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
EF0category
Jun 11, 2009 5:03 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short-lived tornado caused no known damage in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.03 SW Manzanola, CO
F1category
May 24, 1998 5:35 PM MST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A narrow tornado and 80 to 100 mph straight-line winds downed power lines... damaged several grain bins and storage silos...uprooted large trees...shattered some windows...and partially ripped off some roofs in the rural Star Valley area west of La Junta. A large 40x100 foot machine shop was destroyed. Several small sheds were also destroyed. Power was not restored to some parts of the area until the following afternoon.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W La Junta, CO
F0category
May 8, 1998 1:55 PM MST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Fowler, CO
F1category
Oct 11, 1997 7:45 PM MST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Another supercell thunderstorm brought large hail and a tornado to southeast Otero county. The storm and accompanying tornado moved out of open country southwest of the Higbee Valley and struck several ranches just north of the Purgatoire River on Road 804. At about 8:45 p.m. the tornado struck three ranches about 3 miles southwest of Higbee. Some barns were destroyed, and roofs were ripped off others. Horse trailers, windmills, feed troughs, hay feeders, water tanks, grain storage bins were destroyed. Many large cottonwood trees were broken off or uprooted. The tornado ripped through the northwest side of Higbee, and one horse perished from injuries due to flying debris there. The tornado then moved northeast through open ranch country for another 5 miles, with the only known damage being two downed power poles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSE La Junta, CO
F0category
Oct 11, 1997 6:10 PM MST
Tornado report for Otero County, 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
F0category
Jun 3, 1995 3:25 PM MST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado in open country with no known damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SSW La Junta, CO
F0category
Jun 19, 1992 4:25 PM MST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F1category
Jul 7, 1987 7:14 PM MST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F1category
Jun 4, 1983 4:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F1category
Jun 19, 1980 5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F0category
Jul 17, 1979 8:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F0category
Apr 26, 1976 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F1category
Jul 18, 1966 7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F1category
Jun 4, 1962 8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Otero County, CO
Otero County · 6,773 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Otero County on the Interactive Map
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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Otero County have on record?
Our records show 212 hail, 147 wind, and 32 tornado reports in Otero County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 9, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Otero County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Otero County is 4.50″. It was reported near La Junta, CO on June 23, 1987.
A storm report showed up near my home in Otero 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 Otero County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Otero 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 Otero County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Otero 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 Otero County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Otero 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 Otero County, CO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Otero 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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