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Phillips County Storm Activity

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

Phillips County, Colorado has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 78 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 24 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 51 high-wind reports with gusts up to 90 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 Phillips County, Colorado showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Phillips County, Colorado. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

78
Events (12 mo)
24
Hail
51
Wind
3
Tornado
2"
Max hail
90
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 21, 2026 tornado event near 3 ESE Pleasant Valley, Phillips County, Colorado, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 21, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 3 ESE Pleasant Valley. 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 Phillips County

Current NEXRAD radar over Phillips County, Colorado with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Phillips 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 1 storm day · 2 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 2 storm days · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5" Exact dates & locations in app →

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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, August 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Phillips 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 835 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Paoli, or 5 miles west of Holyoke, 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“At 628 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of St Petersburg, or 23 miles southeast of Sterling, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Phillips 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: Quarter (1.00 in.). (BOU)”

SPC verified report · Haxtun

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 344 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near St Petersburg, or 22 miles east of Sterling, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Sunday, August 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 9, 2026 storm activity in Phillips 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 934 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 5 miles southeast of Amherst to 11 miles southwest of Holyoke, or extending from 10 miles east of Holyoke to 11 miles southwest of Holyoke, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“At 903 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Highland Center, or 14 miles west of Holyoke, moving east at 15 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Highland Center.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Monday, August 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 320 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles south of Paoli, or 11 miles southwest of Holyoke, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Holyoke.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 559 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 4 miles southwest of Crook to 8 miles northeast of Lindon, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Phillips 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 611 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 4 miles southeast of Marks Butte to 9 miles southeast of Highland Center, or extending from 15 miles northwest of Holyoke to 15 miles southwest of Holyoke, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles northeast of Twin Buttes to 9 miles northeast of Lone Star, or extending from 20 miles west of Julesburg to 21 miles north of Yuma, moving east at 15 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"

Sunday, June 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 21, 2026 storm activity in Phillips 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 134 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pleasant Valley, or 11 miles east of Holyoke, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Landspouts, wind gusts up to 40 mph, and half inch size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Amherst and Pleasant Valley.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 20, 2026 storm activity in Phillips 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 356 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Holyoke, moving northeast at 20 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Holyoke and Pleasant Valley.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph

Monday, June 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 553 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an a gust front moving north-northwest out of thunderstorms in Washington County extending from 9 miles west of Sterling to 16 miles west of Julesburg, moving northwest at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Sunday, May 31, 2026

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

“Mesonet station CO048 US 385 Holyoke. (BOU)”

SPC verified report · 8 S Holyoke

Friday, May 29, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", 2 tornado reports

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, May 29, 2026 storm activity in Phillips 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.

“Near US Highway 6 and County Road 21. (BOU)”

SPC verified report · Paoli

Saturday, May 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 519 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles north of Twin Buttes to 4 miles south of Highland Center, or extending from 27 miles west of Julesburg to 17 miles southwest of Holyoke, moving east at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“At 440 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles north of Iliff to 5 miles southeast of Burdett, or extending from 17 miles northeast of Sterling to 18 miles northeast of Akron, moving northeast at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph across the southern Front Range Foothills and South Park through early Thursday afternoon.. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 216, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Thursday. WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph across the southern Front Range Foothills and South Park through early Thursday afternoon.. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Friday, April 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...Until 7 PM MDT this evening. WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including Greeley, the Denver metro, Palmer Divide, and the eastern plains. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than a mile in places.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including Greeley, the Denver metro, Palmer Divide, and the eastern plains. WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Blowing dust could reduce visibility to less than a mile in places.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and northeast Colorado, including Greeley, the Denver metro, Palmer Divide, and the eastern plains. WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 PM MDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Castle Rock, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. WHEN...From 11 PM MDT this evening through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Friday, March 13, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Castle Rock, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Castle Rock, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, Akron, Julesburg, and Holyoke. WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 250 and 251. TIMING...Until 9 PM MDT this evening. WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. WINDS...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 250 and 251. TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. WINDS...West 30 to 35 mph with gusts 50 to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 242, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, February 25, 2026 storm activity in Phillips 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 557 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 6 miles southeast of Big Springs to 6 miles northwest of Sterling, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF THE PLAINS OF COLORADO... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...From 10 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 241, 244, 245, 246, 247, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...From 10 AM to 6 PM MST Wednesday. WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Much of the eastern plains including, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, and Akron. WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“...CRITICAL TO EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TUESDAY... AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...Until 7 PM MST this evening. WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Monday, February 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Much of the eastern plains including, Briggsdale, Fort Morgan, Byers, Limon, Southern Lincoln County, Sterling, and Akron. WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. WHERE...Sedgwick and Phillips counties and the northern portion of the I-25 corridor. WHEN...From 9 AM to 5 PM MST Tuesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Sunday, February 15, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY... ...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS REMAIN POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and periods of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions again on Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY TO CONTINUE THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY... ...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS REMAIN POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and periods of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions again on Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Saturday, February 14, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY THROUGH MID NEXT WEEK... ...EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and pockets of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions Sunday and Monday to parts of the eastern Colorado Plains.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“...PROLONGED PERIOD OF CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SUNDAY THROUGH MID NEXT WEEK... ...EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE TUESDAY... .Recent dry conditions combining with above normal temperatures and pockets of gusty winds will bring potentially critical fire weather conditions Sunday and Monday to parts of the eastern Colorado Plains.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Friday, January 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Saturday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

“The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 248, 249, 250 and 251. TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, until 6 PM MST this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 8 AM to 5 PM MST Saturday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 90 mph

“...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THURSDAY AND FRIDAY... Strong northwest winds will spread across the northeast plains after sunrise today, with gusts 45 to 65 mph creating critical fire weather conditions despite somewhat marginal humidity values near 20%.”

NWS severe weather mention · Phillips County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 78 severe weather events in Phillips 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 Phillips County recently?

Yes — 24 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.

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