Pitkin County Storm Activity

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

Looking for storm and wind reports in Pitkin County, Colorado? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 2 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 2 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 9, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Events (12 mo)

Hail

Wind

Tornado

Max wind (mph)

Jul 9, 2026

Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Sep 16, 2025 wind event near 1 S Basalt, Pitkin County, Colorado, with NWS warning polygons — NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Sep 16, 2025 wind event (60 mph) near 1 S Basalt. 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.

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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, July 9, 2026

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

Wind 58 mph 3 NW Aspen SPC verified report

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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

“Mesonet station CO101 082w023 Basalt-Holland Hills. (GJT)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Basalt

Wind 60 mph 1 S Basalt 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 Pitkin County, CO?

The most recent recorded event was on Jul 9, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 2 severe weather events in Pitkin 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 Pitkin County recently?

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

How do I check whether a specific address was affected?

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