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Kit Carson County Storm Activity

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

Kit Carson County, Colorado has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 201 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 67 hail reports with hail up to 4" and 132 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

201
Events (12 mo)
67
Hail
132
Wind
2
Tornado
4"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Apr 25, 2026 tornado event near 12 SW Joes, Kit Carson County, Colorado, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Apr 25, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 12 SW Joes. 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 Kit Carson County

Current NEXRAD radar over Kit Carson County, Colorado with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Kit Carson 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.
September 2026 3 storm days · 4 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 55 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 7 storm days · 3 SPC verified reports · 19 NWS warnings — hail to 1.75", wind to 58 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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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.

Sunday, August 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 516 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles southeast of Flagler to 15 miles northeast of Boyero to 6 miles west of Kit Carson to 9 miles west of Eads. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. gust. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 446 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles west of Arriba to 11 miles east of Hugo to 8 miles southeast of Boyero to 11 miles north of Haswell. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 120 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 19 miles south of Vona to 11 miles northwest of Kit Carson to 11 miles southeast of Boyero. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 629 PM MDT/729 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms capable of producing a landspout along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Haigler to 10 miles northwest of Bonny Reservoir to 9 miles south of Cope. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Landspout tornadoes possible and wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Monday, July 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 333 PM MDT/433 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 4 miles northeast of Bonny Reservoir. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 128 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Burlington, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of east central Kit Carson County. This includes the following highways...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 703 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Arriba, or 10 miles southwest of Flagler. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 936 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of Flagler, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Seibert around 945 PM MDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Friday, July 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 514 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles west of Genoa to 6 miles northwest of Boyero to 4 miles northeast of Wild Horse Point. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 506 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of Last Chance to near Flagler to 6 miles northeast of Wild Horse Point. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Kit Carson County, Colorado
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 847 PM MDT/947 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles southwest of St. Francis to 6 miles northwest of Bonny Reservoir. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 809 PM MDT/909 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles south of Holyoke to 10 miles southwest of Haigler to 4 miles southeast of Bonny Reservoir. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 947 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles south of Vona, or 8 miles southwest of Stratton, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 928 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southwest of Seibert, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Seibert around 935 PM MDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 731 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bonny Reservoir, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 744 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles southwest of Bonny Reservoir to 9 miles southwest of Stratton. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. wind gust at 735pm. Winds may increase with outflow ahead of storms. Gusty winds may occur before any rainfall.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Friday, July 3, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph

“ID: weatherlink_303dfa11-aa36-41ca-8077-bf0d73f27657. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 10 NNW Vona

“ID: weatherlink_9aade591-f1da-4a30-8317-fb76d1ff8e3f. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Bethune

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 1139 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Kanorado, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Kit Carson, northern Wallace and southwestern Sherman Counties.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 1114 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Cheyenne Wells, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph

“ASOS station KITR Burlington Co Airport. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 5 S Burlington

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 522 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Seibert, moving north at 20 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Seibert around 525 PM MDT. This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 397 and 414.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Davis Weatherlink: SK Farm site reported a 60 mph gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 11 N Bethune

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1253 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 5 miles south of Vona, or 7 miles southeast of Seibert, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Kit Carson County. This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 391 and 435.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph

Sunday, June 21, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 64 mph

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR EASTERN COLORADO... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR EASTERN COLORADO... The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 9 PM MDT this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Monday, June 8, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 3", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Delayed Report from mPING: Tea Cup (3.00 in.). (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 10 S Burlington

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 013 Sherman, 027 Wallace, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. TIMING...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

8 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 4", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 7, 2026 storm activity in Kit Carson County, Colorado
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Delayed report of 3.5 and 4 inch hail stones measured with a ruler. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 13 S Bethune

“Twitter report with image of 3 inch hail measured with a ruler. Time estimated from radar. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 11 S Burlington

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 604 PM MDT/704 PM CDT/, trained weather spotters reported gusty showers along a line extending from 9 miles north of Levant to 4 miles north of Brewster to near Ruleton to 11 miles south of Burlington. Movement was north at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. MPH gust. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

“Estimated report of 1 inch hail 6 north of Burlington. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 6 N Burlington

“At 730 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bonny Reservoir, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Bonny Reservoir around 735 AM MDT. This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 199 and 216.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Friday, May 29, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph

“ASOS station KITR Burlington Co Airport. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 5 S Burlington

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 100 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Stratton, moving northwest at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Kit Carson County. This includes Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 413 and 420.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 1231 PM MDT/131 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Bonny Reservoir to 5 miles northwest of Kanorado. Movement was northwest at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 20, 2026 storm activity in Kit Carson County, Colorado
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Report from mPING: Tennis Ball (2.50 in.). (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 12 S Joes

“Twitter photo and video... message said golf ball size. Time estimated from radar. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 5 N Stratton

Sunday, May 17, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 74 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 17, 2026 storm activity in Kit Carson County, Colorado
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Trained Spotter reported a 74 mph Gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 13 S Burlington

“Trained spotter reports hail up to quarter in size. Lots of it that covered the ground. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Seibert

Saturday, May 16, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“ASOS station KITR Burlington Co Airport. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 5 S Burlington

Saturday, May 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1029 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 15 miles east of Boyero, or 24 miles south of Flagler, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Kit Carson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 1001 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Boyero, or 17 miles southwest of Flagler, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Friday, May 8, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 71 mph

“ASOS station KITR Burlington Co Airport. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 5 S Burlington

“Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Bethune. Media report of semi losing its load in high winds. Updated time based on dispatch report. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Bethune

Sunday, April 26, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 448 PM MDT, trained weather spotters reported strong thunderstorms producing a landspout tornado along a line extending from 17 miles east of Cope to near Seibert. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Landspout tornadoes and wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. 17 miles N of Seibert. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 15 miles northeast of Boyero, or 18 miles south of Flagler, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Saturday, April 25, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 25, 2026 storm activity in Kit Carson County, Colorado
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“[Landspout] Spotter reports tornado 17 miles N of Seibert. Also mentioned other brief spin ups in area. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 12 SW Joes

“Hail ranging from pea to 1.5 inches due south of Bethune between County Roads N and P on CR 40. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Bethune

Saturday, April 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 72 mph

Friday, April 10, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph

“ASOS station KITR Burlington Co Airport. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 5 S Burlington

“SevenFarms (AWN) site reported a 60 mph gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 7 N Stratton

Thursday, April 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Friday... . A strong cold front will move through the area. Behind the front, winds from the northwest will be gusting in the 30-50 MPH range most of the day. In the afternoon, RH values will drop into the mid teens. The National Weather Service in Goodland has cancelled the Red Flag Warning for this afternoon and evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Scattered showers with a few rumbles of thunder will continue to lift to the northeast ahead of a strong upper level disturbance. Showers will be moving around 40 mph and significant rainfall accumulations are not expected. Sudden wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible as these showers pass.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, March 15, 2026 storm activity in Kit Carson County, Colorado
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and local brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 PM MDT /3 PM CDT/ this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and local brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, north winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 PM MDT /3 PM CDT/ this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 14, 2026 storm activity in Kit Carson County, Colorado
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight to 8 PM MDT /9 PM CDT/ Sunday. Peak wind gusts are expected between 9 AM and 3 PM MDT. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday and Forecast Friday... .West-southwest winds are forecast to increase in speed late morning and into the afternoon today. The best potential for the strongest winds currently lies across Yuma, Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow and Cheyenne county Kansas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday and Forecast Friday... .West-southwest winds are forecast to increase in speed late morning and into the afternoon today. The best potential for the strongest winds currently lies across Yuma, Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow and Cheyenne county Kansas.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Thursday... .West-southwest winds are forecast to increase in speed late morning and into the afternoon. The best potential for the strongest winds currently lies across Yuma, Dundy, Hitchcock, Red Willow and Cheyenne county Kansas. Winds are forecast to be a bit weaker but still gusting around 25 mph along and south of Highway 40..”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MDT /noon CDT/ to 7 PM MDT /8 PM CDT/ Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 002 Rawlins, 003 Decatur, 004 Norton, 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan, 016 Graham, 027 Wallace, 028 Logan, 029 Gove, 041 Greeley, 042 Wichita, 079 Dundy, 080 Hitchcock, 081 Red Willow, 252 Yuma, 253 Kit Carson and 254 Cheyenne CO. TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“Strong westerly winds will spread over the plains of Colorado and adjacent areas Wednesday late Wednesday through the afternoon. Strong winds, combined with very dry fuels will promote the potential for rapid to extreme fire spread. The strongest winds are forecast across Yuma county through the mid afternoon before spreading east through the rest of the afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MST /noon CST/ this morning to 7 PM MST /8 PM CST/ this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 001 Cheyenne KS, 079 Dundy and 253 Kit Carson.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

12 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, Cheyenne and Sherman Counties. WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...In Colorado, Cheyenne, Kit Carson, and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, Cheyenne and Sherman Counties. WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Monday, February 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...From 10 AM MST /11 AM CST/ to 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Tuesday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility and poor air quality.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

11 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph will lead to extreme fire spread for any fires that ignite. Southwest winds will change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon. Blowing dust may also occur near open fields or other source regions causing reductions in visibility and poor air quality.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“For Sunday, southwest winds of 15-25 mph are forecast to begin around 8-9 am Mountain time across Yuma and Kit Carson county before expanding east into the remainder of the Fire Weather Watch through the afternoon. For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph could lead to explosive fire growth for fires that ignite.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“For Sunday, southwest winds of 15-25 mph are forecast to begin around 8-9 am Mountain time across Yuma and Kit Carson county before expanding east into the remainder of the Fire Weather Watch through the afternoon. For Tuesday, low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph could lead to explosive fire growth for fires that ignite.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Friday, February 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“Low relative humidity and sustained winds around 40 mph could lead to explosive fire growth for fires that ignite. Southwest winds could change to west behind a cold front in the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Friday, January 16, 2026

12 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions possible. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado and northwest and west central Kansas. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 4 PM MST /5 PM CST/ this afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Thursday, January 15, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, Sherman and Thomas Counties. WHEN...Until 5 PM MST /6 PM CST/ Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until midnight MST tonight. For the High Wind Warning, until 5 PM MST Friday. IMPACTS...Severely limited visibilities are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, Cheyenne and Sherman Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

“WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Warning, widespread blowing dust and brown out conditions. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...In Colorado, Kit Carson and Yuma Counties. In Kansas, Cheyenne and Sherman Counties. In Nebraska, Dundy County. WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Warning, until 2 AM MST /3 AM CST/ Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, northwest and west central Kansas, and southwest Nebraska. WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. The highest winds gusts will occur before noon, then decline during the afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Kit Carson County

Thursday, October 16, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“hail ranged from penny to quarter in size. hail and wind broke glass in exterior door. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 3 E Bethune

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, September 16, 2025 storm activity in Kit Carson County, Colorado
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“reported landspout tornado slowly moving north near CR 47 and L; lasted five to six minutes. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 8 S Burlington

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Kit Carson County, CO?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 201 severe weather events in Kit Carson 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 Kit Carson County recently?

Yes — 67 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 4" recorded.

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