Trinidad hail storm history
Las Animas County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Trinidad, located in Las Animas County, has experienced 8 documented hail events of 1 inch or larger over the past 10 years, with an average of 0.8 events annually. The city sits within the Eastern Plains hail corridor, one of the most active hail zones in North America, where severe thunderstorms regularly track northeast from the Rocky Mountains. The largest recorded hailstone in the area measured 2 inches in diameter.
Hail risk in Trinidad peaks during May, June, and July, with secondary activity in April and August. During these months, severe thunderstorms develop over the Rockies and move northeast across Las Animas County with high frequency, particularly through the growing season. The most recent significant event occurred on September 17, 2025, demonstrating that hail activity can extend beyond the typical peak months.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 53 recorded events, 18 (34%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
Hail up to 1 inches was measured in western Las Animas County.
Hail measured to 1.5 inches fell in western Las Animas County.
Hail up to 2 inches in diameter fell in Las Animas County from severe thunderstorms.
Reported from MPing.
Public reported.
Trained spotter measured one inch hail just southeast of Boncarbo.
Report of golf ball size hail in Gulnare. Also, one inch of hail accumulation reported.
Report of hail up to quarter-size on the north side of Trinidad with earlier severe thunderstorm.
Hail accumulation of 1 to 3 inches reported on hwy 350 at the junction with cr 85. Hail size ranged…
Nickel sized hail reported.
Very large hail caused extensive damage in Trinidad. No dollar amount of damage was available from …
The 8 documented events represent NOAA-recorded hailstorms affecting Las Animas County where Trinidad is located. NOAA reporting captures events based on National Weather Service storm surveys and official reports, which may undercount very localized hail damage that goes unreported or occurs in sparsely populated areas.
NOAA Storm Events Database source