Bent County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Bent County, Colorado has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 3 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 2 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Bent County, Colorado showing the county boundary and surrounding cities — Bent County, Colorado. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Events (12 mo)

Hail

Wind

Tornado

Max wind (mph)

August 2026

Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 25, 2026 tornado event near 7 N Fort Lyon, Bent County, Colorado, with NWS warning polygons — NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 25, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 7 N Fort Lyon. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Bent County

Current NEXRAD radar over Bent County, Colorado with recent storm report locations — Current radar over the Bent County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

August 2026 2 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports — wind to 60 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

“Brief tornado was observed to the NE of Las Animas. Video from a storm chaser shows clear ground circulation... with debris as well. Another spotter looking due west fr (PUB)”

SPC verified report · 7 N Fort Lyon

Tornado Tornado 7 N Fort Lyon SPC verified report

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today — Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook: categorical severe weather risk for today, updated several times daily. Source: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center.

Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Bent County, CO?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 3 severe weather events in Bent County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Bent County recently?

No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Bent County.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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