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Yuma County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Yuma County, Colorado has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 167 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 35 hail reports with hail up to 4" and 130 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph. 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 Yuma County, Colorado showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Yuma County, Colorado. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Yuma County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Yuma County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

167
Events (12 mo)
35
Hail
130
Wind
2
Tornado
4"
Max hail
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Max wind (mph)
August 2026
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What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 29, 2026 tornado event near 10 NW Wauneta, Yuma County, Colorado, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 29, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 10 NW Wauneta. 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 Yuma County

Current NEXRAD radar over Yuma County, Colorado with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Yuma 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 4 storm days · 10 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 55 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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 618 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles south of Lone Star to 5 miles northeast of Yuma to 15 miles south of Eckley. Movement was northeast at 20 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... Eckley around 630 PM MDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

“At 552 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Burdett to 4 miles west of Yuma to 18 miles southwest of Eckley. Movement was northeast 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... Yuma around 600 PM MDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 123 AM MDT/223 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Wray, moving east at 15 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 hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Saturday, August 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 606 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along an outflow extending from near Wray to 17 miles east of Cope to 6 miles south of Arickaree School. Movement was southeast 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... Wray around 610 PM MDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma 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 · Yuma County

Monday, August 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles south of Pleasant Valley, or 15 miles southeast of Holyoke, moving east at 40 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

“At 512 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northeast of Yuma, 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Yuma County.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Yuma 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 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 · Yuma County

“At 235 PM MDT/335 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over St. Francis, moving west at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 69 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 8, 2026 storm activity in Yuma 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.

“Davis Weatherlink site: Yuma Dairy reported a 69 mph gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 4 E Yuma

“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 · Yuma County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

3 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 · Yuma County

“At 543 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 3 miles southeast of Highland Center to 3 miles south of Lone Star to 4 miles southeast of Midway. Movement was southeast at 10 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 79 mph

“ID: weatherlink_aac61fd0-826c-4778-9aa0-b853b17bec65. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 3 ESE Kirk

“Delayed Entry! Trained spotter reports broken skylight and trees knocked down by the winds. Time estimated from radar. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Idalia

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

Monday, June 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Trained spotter estimated winds gusting around 40-60 mph. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Idalia

“Trained spotter reports hail around nickel to quarter in size. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Idalia

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 23, 2026 storm activity in Yuma 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.

“Site 24 & BB on Weatherlink measured 62 mph wind gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 3 WSW Vernon

“At 1151 PM MDT/1251 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southwest of Haigler, or 14 miles southeast of Wray, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Sunday, June 21, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 4", wind gusts up to 80 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 21, 2026 storm activity in Yuma 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.

“Multiple 4 inch hail stones reported. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Joes

“chaser estimated 70-80+ mph wind gusts. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 4 W Joes

Saturday, June 20, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 66 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 20, 2026 storm activity in Yuma 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: Golf Ball Size Hail 8 miles N and 2 miles W of Wray. Photo Report. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 9 NE Eckley

“Weatherlink site 5.2 NNW Heartstrong measured 66 mph gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 5 NNW Heartstrong

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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma County

Monday, June 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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 · Yuma County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 69 mph

“Mesonet station CO047 385n220 Idalia. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 4 NE Idalia

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

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Monday, June 1, 2026

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

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 1, 2026 storm activity in Yuma 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 1115 PM MDT/1215 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Bird City to 16 miles east of Cope. Movement was 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 · Yuma County

“Pea to quarter size hail reported by trained spotter. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · Wray

Sunday, May 31, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 64 mph

“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 6 E Yuma

“semi blown over at the intersection of CR U and Hwy 34. No information regarding injuries. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Eckley

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.56"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 30, 2026 storm activity in Yuma 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.

“Storm chaser measure 1.56 inch hail. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 10 NNW Wauneta

“At 400 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northwest of Haigler, or 11 miles northeast of Wray, moving northwest at 5 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 · Yuma County

Friday, May 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — 2 tornado reports

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

“Tornado reported nw of Wauneta... CO. Ongoing as of time of report. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 10 NW Wauneta

“Multiple reports from trained spotters and storm chasers of reporting a funnel cloud with a dust swirl at the ground. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 10 ESE Clarkville

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“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 · Yuma County

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Social media report of quarter size hail 2.6 miles north of Kirk... CO at ~11:28 pm MDT Thu May 21 (0528 UTC Fri May 22). Time estimated by radar. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 2.6 N Kirk

Sunday, May 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 914 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles south of Yuma, moving northeast at 50 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Eckley around 930 PM MDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Saturday, May 16, 2026

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

“Social media report of pictures of a downed dying tree. Additional damage to some vehicles. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 6 SSW Beecher Island

Thursday, May 14, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“Trained Spotter reported: Live tree branch roughly 6 inches in diameter broke off. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 4 ESE Yuma

Saturday, May 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 705 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Lone Star to 5 miles south of Burdett to 10 miles east of Gary. Movement was southeast at 40 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 hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

“At 422 PM MDT/522 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Wray, moving southeast at 25 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Friday, May 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Dietz_Farms - Ambient Weather Network. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Kirk

Sunday, April 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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 · Yuma County

Friday, April 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph

“TT563 site reported a 68 mph gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · Hale

“Public report of blowing dust with visibility to 1/2 mile with 60 mph wind gust. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · Idalia

Thursday, April 2, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 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. AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 013 Sherman, 014 Thomas, 015 Sheridan and 252 Yuma. TIMING...Friday afternoon.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

“...Critical Fire Weather This Afternoon... .Winds from the south this afternoon and early evening are forecast to be around 15-25 MPH sustained with gusts up to 35 MPH. RH values will dry to around 15% as temperatures warm into the 70s. Overnight gusts are forecast to be around 25-35 MPH, but RH values will climb to over 50%, allowing some mild recovery.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma 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 · Yuma County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma County

“AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 252 Yuma. TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM MST this evening. WINDS...Northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. IMPACTS...Unpredictable fire behavior. Any fires that develop may rapidly grow and spread out of control.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma County

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“...Strong Winds Expected Wednesday... .Strong westerly winds will spread over the plains of Colorado and adjacent areas Wednesday afternoon. Strong winds, combined with very dry fuels will promote explosive fire growth. A strong cold front is expected to sweep across the area around sunset, shifting winds to the north-northeast making any ongoing fire control efforts difficult.”

NWS severe weather mention · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma 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 · Yuma County

Thursday, October 16, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"

“Delayed report of quarter to golf ball sized hail at roads CC and 2.5. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 7 S Idalia

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Penny to quarter sized hail ongoing. (GLD)”

SPC verified report · 6 NE Vernon

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 167 severe weather events in Yuma County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Yuma County recently?

Yes — 35 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 4" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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