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REMINDER...The Kit Carson County Courthouse will be closed at NOON on Friday, October 9, 2026 for construction. We will ...
10/08/2026

REMINDER...

The Kit Carson County Courthouse will be closed at NOON on Friday, October 9, 2026 for construction. We will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026 for Columbus Day.

09/29/2026

News Release
By Susan Corliss
Kit Carson County Clerk and Recorder

The Kit Carson County Board of County Commissioners issued a resolution for closure on Friday, October 9th at 12:00 PM (Noon) of the Kit Carson County Courthouse offices for concrete construction at the entrance of the building. The Kit Carson County offices will be closed on Monday, October 12th, for Columbus Day.

The Kit Carson County Courthouse offices will reopen for regular hours on Tuesday, October 13th. Thank you for your patience during the construction at the entrance of the building.

09/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 10:27PM MDT until September 20 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

SUMMARY:
--------
At 1027 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 15 miles south of
Vona, or 15 miles south of Stratton, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north
central Cheyenne and south central Kit Carson Counties in east
central Colorado.

AFFECTS: Cheyenne, CO; Kit Carson, CO

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/8tXq85d

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/20/26 10:27 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/20/26 10:45 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
At 1027 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 15 miles south of
Vona, or 15 miles south of Stratton, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north
central Cheyenne and south central Kit Carson Counties in east
central Colorado.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/8tXq85d

09/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 9:56PM MDT until September 20 at 10:45PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRGLD

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Cheyenne County in east central Colorado...
Southwestern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...

* Until 1045 PM MDT.

* At 956 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of
Seibert, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Cheyenne and southwestern Kit Carson Counties in east
central Colorado.

AFFECTS: Cheyenne, CO; Kit Carson, CO

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/TlqfG7S

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/20/26 9:56 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/20/26 10:45 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRGLD

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
North central Cheyenne County in east central Colorado...
Southwestern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...

* Until 1045 PM MDT.

* At 956 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles south of
Seibert, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Cheyenne and southwestern Kit Carson Counties in east
central Colorado.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/TlqfG7S

09/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 9:11PM MDT until September 20 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

SUMMARY:
--------
At 911 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bethune, or 9
miles west of Burlington, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Kit Carson County.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 415 and 443.
Highway 385 between mile markers 178 and 192.

AFFECTS: Kit Carson, CO

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/LhkvSyE

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/20/26 9:11 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/20/26 9:30 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
At 911 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bethune, or 9
miles west of Burlington, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Kit Carson County.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 415 and 443.
Highway 385 between mile markers 178 and 192.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/LhkvSyE

09/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 8:47PM MDT until September 20 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRGLD

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...

* Until 930 PM MDT.

* At 847 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Stratton,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Stratton around 850 PM MDT.
Bethune around 900 PM MDT.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 411 and 444.
Highway 385 between mile markers 177 and 192.

AFFECTS: Kit Carson, CO

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/JImKd29

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/20/26 8:47 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/20/26 9:30 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRGLD

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...

* Until 930 PM MDT.

* At 847 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Stratton,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Stratton around 850 PM MDT.
Bethune around 900 PM MDT.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 411 and 444.
Highway 385 between mile markers 177 and 192.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/JImKd29

09/20/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 3:45PM MDT until September 20 at 4:45PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRGLD

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Cheyenne County in east central Colorado...
Southwestern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...

* Until 445 PM MDT.

* At 345 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of
Boyero, or 19 miles southwest of Flagler, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Cheyenne and southwestern Kit Carson Counties in east
central Colorado, including the following locations... Wild Horse
and Aroya.

AFFECTS: Cheyenne, CO; Kit Carson, CO

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/HV24NdU

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/20/26 3:45 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/20/26 4:45 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRGLD

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Cheyenne County in east central Colorado...
Southwestern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...

* Until 445 PM MDT.

* At 345 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of
Boyero, or 19 miles southwest of Flagler, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Cheyenne and southwestern Kit Carson Counties in east
central Colorado, including the following locations... Wild Horse
and Aroya.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/HV24NdU

09/20/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 5:54PM MDT until September 19 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

SUMMARY:
--------
At 554 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles south of Burlington to 17 miles southeast of
Bethune to 11 miles west of Cheyenne Wells, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Cheyenne Wells, Arapahoe, and Firstview.

This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 146 and 184.

AFFECTS: Cheyenne, CO; Kit Carson, CO; Sherman, KS; Wallace, KS

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/tn9RUG9

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/19/26 5:54 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/19/26 6:15 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
At 554 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 5 miles south of Burlington to 17 miles southeast of
Bethune to 11 miles west of Cheyenne Wells, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Cheyenne Wells, Arapahoe, and Firstview.

This includes Highway 385 between mile markers 146 and 184.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/tn9RUG9

09/19/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 5:38PM MDT until September 19 at 6:15PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRGLD

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Cheyenne County in east central Colorado...
Southeastern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...
Northwestern Wallace County in west central Kansas...
Southwestern Sherman County in northwestern Kansas...

* Until 615 PM MDT.

* At 538 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 3 miles south of Burlington to 15 miles southeast of
Bethune to 13 miles northeast of Kit Carson, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Cheyenne Wells.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 0 and 9.
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 427 and 450.
Highway 385 between mile markers 146 and 189.

AFFECTS: Cheyenne, CO; Kit Carson, CO; Sherman, KS; Wallace, KS

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/PY1MWyK

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/19/26 5:38 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/19/26 6:15 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRGLD

The National Weather Service in Goodland has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Cheyenne County in east central Colorado...
Southeastern Kit Carson County in east central Colorado...
Northwestern Wallace County in west central Kansas...
Southwestern Sherman County in northwestern Kansas...

* Until 615 PM MDT.

* At 538 PM MDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 3 miles south of Burlington to 15 miles southeast of
Bethune to 13 miles northeast of Kit Carson, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Cheyenne Wells.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Kansas between mile markers 0 and 9.
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 427 and 450.
Highway 385 between mile markers 146 and 189.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/PY1MWyK

09/19/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 19 at 5:35PM MDT until September 19 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Goodland KS

SUMMARY:
--------
At 535 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of
Bethune, or 9 miles southwest of Burlington, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Burlington and Bethune.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 422 and 439.
Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 189.

AFFECTS: Kit Carson, CO

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This thunderstorm is producing accumulating hail, which will make
driving hazardous, similar to snow or ice. If you must travel, be
aware of rapidly changing road conditions.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/tbAO5ky

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/19/26 5:35 PM MST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/19/26 5:45 PM MST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
At 535 PM MDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of
Bethune, or 9 miles southwest of Burlington, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

Locations impacted include...
Burlington and Bethune.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 in Colorado between mile markers 422 and 439.
Highway 385 between mile markers 170 and 189.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/tbAO5ky

Address

1650 Donelan Avenue
Burlington, CO
80807

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17193468133

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