Custer County Storm Activity

Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026

Custer County, Colorado has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 2 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 1 hail report with hail up to 1". 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 Custer County, Colorado showing the county boundary and surrounding cities — Custer County, Colorado. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Events (180d)

Hail

Wind

Tornado

Max hail

August 2026

Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 3, 2026 hail event near 6 SSW Westcliffe, Custer County, Colorado, with NWS warning polygons — NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 3, 2026 hail event (1") near 6 SSW Westcliffe. 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 Custer County

Current NEXRAD radar over Custer County, Colorado with recent storm report locations — Current radar over the Custer 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 1 storm day · 1 SPC verified report — tornado activity 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.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Copious amounts of 3/4 inch to 1 inch hail fell at location. Lasted about 25 mins. (PUB)”

SPC verified report · 6 SSW Westcliffe

Hail 1" 6 SSW Westcliffe 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 Custer County, CO?

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 2 severe weather events in Custer County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Has there been hail in Custer County recently?

Yes — 1 hail report in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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