Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Rio Blanco County, Colorado? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 3 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 3 high-wind reports with gusts up to 66 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on May 17, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 17, 2026 wind event (66 mph) near 1 S Meeker. 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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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, May 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Wind66 mph1 S MeekerSPC verified report
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
Wind61 mphMeekerSPC verified report
Friday, April 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
“Mesonet station DHOC2 Dead Horse... Buford 14ENE. (GJT)”
SPC verified report · 13 ENE Buford
Wind59 mph13 ENE BufordSPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
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 Rio Blanco County, CO?
The most recent recorded event was on May 17, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 3 severe weather events in Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Rio Blanco County.
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