Kit Carson storm history
Storm events recorded in Kit Carson, Colorado between 1950 and 2025.
1,308
Total events
115
Tornadoes
835
Hail
50
Floods
0
Deaths
$3.5M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Hail Hail
Hail ranged from penny to quarter in size. Hail and wind broke glass in exterior door.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Landspout seen slowly moving north to the west of a farmstead at the CR 47 and L intersection. No damage was reported.
Hail Hail
Estimated quarter to golf ball sized hail that was accumulating. Time estimated based on radar.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Picture of a landspout tornado. Estimated location based on chaser description. No damage was reported. No duration was given for the tornado.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported hail ranging in size from pea to quarters in size.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet site KCOFLAGL13 on Wunderground reported the 72mph wind gust at 15:54. A 60 mph wind gust was reported at the same station at 15:38 as well.
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WeatherLink site Livingston Ag Seibert measured the 61 mph wind gust.
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An off duty NWS employee reported dust storm conditions with visibilities around one quarter mile along Interstate 70 near the Colorado/Kansas state line just ahead of a line of thunderstorms. The nearest observation was at the Goodland Airport (KGLD) which reported a 60 mph wind…
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Weather Underground site named KCOFLAGL2 reported the wind gust.
Hail Hail
The public reported penny sized hail at the location.
Hail Hail
The public relayed that dime to penny sized hail was occurring.
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The ASOS station KITR at the Burlington Colorado Airport reported the wind gust.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported dime to penny sized hail, 40 MPH winds, and heavy rain in Stratton. No flooding or damage reported.
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Weather Underground site named KCOFLAGL13 reported the wind gust.
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The ASOS at Burlington Airport (KITR) reported the wind gust. The wind gust occurred just behind outflow and ahead of any rainfall.
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A truck was overturned along Interstate 70 from the thunderstorm winds.
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The ASOS at the Burlington Airport (KITR) measured the 67 mph wind gust.
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Site KITR reported 63 mph wind gust.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Numerous reports from the public of a landspout. The landspout was viewable between Flagler and Bethune.
Hail Hail
Majority of the hail was around half inch but a few larger stones around quarter size occurred.
Hail Hail
Pea to penny size hail, light accumulation occurred.
Hail Hail
Chaser reported accumulating ping pong ball sized hail near the intersection of County Roads DD and 11.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm chaser estimates 60 MPH winds south of Seibert.
Hail Hail
Hail, up to 1.75 inches, was accumulating and about 3-4 inches deep.
Hail Hail
Spotter estimated accumulating hail that ranged from penny to mostly quarters and ping pong ball in size. Hail was still falling 8 minutes after it started.
Hail Hail
Nickel sized hail was reported in Burlington.
Hail Hail
MPing report of 1.5 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Report of 2 inch hail in Stratton with no rain or wind.
Hail Hail
Hail report from Stratton. Hail ranging from 1-1.5 inches occurring in Stratton measured with tape measure.
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The ASOS station KITR Burlington Co Airport reported the wind gust.
Hail Hail
Mping report of half dollar size hail near Peconic.
Hail Hail
Social media report of hail up to golf ball in size with pictures.
Hail Hail
Numerous reports along with a video of dime to half dollar size hail occurring in the town of Burlington.
Hail Hail
A storm chaser reported hen egg size hail.
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These winds occurred behind the storm activity.
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Blowing dust reducing visibility to less than a half mile was reported with the severe winds.
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A wall of dust came through town, with visibility falling to a half mile in the dust.
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Burlington ASOS reported winds ranging from 58 to 73 MPH as a line of convective showers moved overhead.
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As convection moved overhead, the Burlington ASOS reported gusts up to 72 MPH.
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Tree limbs 3/4 inch in diameter snapped off and outdoor furniture overturned as the winds came through.
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Two separate wind gusts of 66 mph occurred at the Burlington Airport ASOS with this storms. The first was at 16:45 and the second was at 16:53.
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A mesonet site (kcoflagl13) recorded 10 minutes of wind gusts over 60 MPH, reaching a peak gust of 66 MPH at 19 minutes after the hour.
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Public report of an estimated 50-60 MPH wind gust.
Hail Hail
Public report of half dollar to golf ball hail. Skylight was broken and winds were strong, but was unable to provide an estimate.
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Public gave a conservative estimate of 70 mph winds with trees being bent over on the property.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | 3 |
| 2024 | 67 | 4 |
| 2023 | 37 | 3 |
| 2022 | 38 | 4 |
| 2021 | 33 | 1 |
| 2020 | 32 | 3 |
| 2019 | 39 | 4 |
| 2018 | 55 | 8 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 51 | 3 |
| 2015 | 39 | 4 |
| 2014 | 51 | 0 |
| 2013 | 31 | 2 |
| 2012 | 16 | 1 |
| 2011 | 44 | 0 |
| 2010 | 40 | 2 |
| 2009 | 46 | 1 |
| 2008 | 46 | 0 |
| 2007 | 39 | 12 |
| 2006 | 42 | 0 |
| 2005 | 67 | 1 |
| 2004 | 51 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 1 |
| 2002 | 27 | 0 |
| 2001 | 32 | 0 |
| 2000 | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 | 46 | 2 |
| 1998 | 32 | 3 |
| 1997 | 22 | 1 |
| 1996 | 31 | 2 |
| 1995 | 14 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 | 9 | 5 |
| 1991 | 14 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 | 3 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 6 | 2 |
| 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 5 | 1 |
| 1972 | 4 | 0 |
| 1971 | 5 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 2 |
| 1965 | 3 | 3 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 3 | 3 |
| 1960 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 4 | 4 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |