Hail history for Colorado
15,580 NOAA hail reports across 54 counties and 183 cities and towns since 1955, updated to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Colorado
- Last hail
- Sep 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 239
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2,216 reports
- Largest ever
- 5.25 in
- softball · Aug 8, 2023
15,580 reports on 2,617 days since 1955 · #9 of 51 states
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What the record says about Colorado
The latest hail report in Colorado is from September 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 239 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 5.25 in on August 8, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Colorado logged 8,785 reports on 1,094 hail days, about 439.3 reports a year. That is 2.5 times the median US state (173.9 a year) and ranks #9 of 51 states and DC for all-time reports.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median US state. The largest hail on record here is 5.25 in (softball) on August 8, 2023 near 8.29 ENE Kirk.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4,491) compared with 2006–2015 (4,294). The busiest year was 2023, with 769 reports on 57 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Colorado 439.3
- Median US state 173.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Colorado 1,094
- Median US state 561
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Colorado 9%
- Median US state 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 42 | 201 | 19 | 38 | 33 | 335 | ||||||
| 2025 | 23 | 74 | 169 | 81 | 120 | 18 | 7 | 492 | |||||
| 2024 | 9 | 193 | 73 | 75 | 58 | 5 | 2 | 415 | |||||
| 2023 | 126 | 286 | 227 | 129 | 1 | 769 | |||||||
| 2022 | 7 | 106 | 75 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 205 | ||||||
| 2021 | 18 | 109 | 54 | 30 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 268 | |||||
| 2020 | 1 | 46 | 61 | 91 | 112 | 311 | |||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 88 | 120 | 182 | 104 | 68 | 565 | |||||
| 2018 | 3 | 131 | 237 | 133 | 122 | 1 | 627 | ||||||
| 2017 | 139 | 72 | 19 | 75 | 6 | 7 | 318 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 16 | 4.00 in | View |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 8 | 2.00 in | View |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | View |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1 | 0.50 in | View |
| Sep 12, 2026 | 1 | 0.25 in | View |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | View |
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | View |
| Aug 26, 2026 | 11 | 1.25 in | View |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 9 | 1.75 in | View |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 6 | 1.75 in | View |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 2 | 0.75 in | View |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | View |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | View |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 5 | 1.75 in | View |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 5 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 34 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 21 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 24 | 4.00 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 6 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 12 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 57 | 4.00 in | — |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 37 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2026 | 6 | 1.56 in | — |
| May 29, 2026 | 3 | 1.13 in | — |
| May 28, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 23 | 4.50 in | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 4 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
The 40 most recent of 239 hail days.
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | 5.25 insoftball | 8.29 ENE Kirk | Yuma | — | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2019 | 4.83 insoftball | 8.84 NE Stratton | Kit Carson | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2026 | 4.50 insoftball | 6.97 SE Last Chance | Washington | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.53 W Otis | Washington | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2011 | 4.50 insoftball | Watkins | Adams | $164.8 million2 injured | 20:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4,601 30%
- 1–2 in 9,554 61%
- 2 in + 1,415 9%
- No size 10
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 S Colorado Springs | El Paso | 23:28 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 4 SSE Kit Carson | Cheyenne | 23:11 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 N Eads | Kiowa | 23:04 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3 E Wild Horse | Cheyenne | 22:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 6 N Wild Horse | Cheyenne | 22:30 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 10 N Boyero | Lincoln | 21:33 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Alvin | Yuma | 21:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 6 N Alvin | Yuma | 20:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 W Genoa | Lincoln | 20:37 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Alvin | Yuma | 20:28 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 SSW Holyoke | Phillips | 19:56 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | Stratton | Kit Carson | 03:00 UTC · NWS prelim. |
Cities and towns with the most hail reports
- Colorado Springs 928
- Denver 417
- Fort Collins 270
- Aurora 237
- Pueblo 199
- Black Forest 192
- Greeley 161
- Lakewood 126
- Yuma 113
- Castle Rock 94
- Sterling 94
- Burlington 93
- Parker 93
- Longmont 89
- Fountain 86
- Boulder 85
- Arvada 84
- Westminster 84
- Fort Morgan 83
- Pueblo West 83
- Akron 82
- Thornton 81
- Wray 81
- Flagler 80
- Loveland 79
- Stratton 76
- Lamar 75
- Ponderosa Park 72
- Limon 69
- Cheyenne Wells 66
- Strasburg 64
- Littleton 63
- Colorado City 61
- Brush 58
- Ellicott 58
- Highlands Ranch 55
- Las Animas 52
- Bennett 50
- Joes 49
- Broomfield 48
- Kit Carson 48
- Monument 48
- Vernon 48
- Wiggins 48
- Springfield 47
- Centennial 46
- Erie 46
- Eads 45
All 183 cities and towns with 10+ reports
- Hugo 45
- Otis 45
- Trinidad 44
- Security-Widefield 43
- Seibert 43
- Wellington 42
- Peetz 41
- Brighton 40
- Fort Lupton 40
- Golden 40
- Haswell 40
- Peyton 40
- Woodland Park 39
- Calhan 38
- Holyoke 38
- Julesburg 38
- Lafayette 38
- La Junta 38
- Windsor 38
- Genoa 37
- Iliff 37
- Kiowa 37
- Walsh 37
- Elbert 36
- Frederick 36
- Deer Trail 35
- Rocky Ford 35
- Elizabeth 34
- Fleming 34
- Haxtun 33
- Idalia 32
- Vona 32
- Evergreen 31
- Pritchett 31
- Woodmoor 31
- Crook 30
- Byers 29
- Keenesburg 29
- Cope 28
- Eaton 28
- Dakota Ridge 27
- Sheridan Lake 27
- Arapahoe 26
- Beulah Valley 26
- Hasty 26
- Hillrose 26
- Holly 26
- The Pinery 26
- Wheat Ridge 26
- Aspen Park 25
- Bethune 25
- Eckley 25
- Nunn 25
- Penrose 25
- Peoria 25
- Lochbuie 24
- Louisville 24
- Simla 24
- Campo 23
- Fowler 23
- Olney Springs 23
- Ramah 23
- Commerce City 22
- Fort Carson 22
- Jackson Lake 22
- Milliken 22
- Sedgwick 22
- Weldona 22
- Wiley 22
- Amherst 21
- Coal Creek 21
- Divide 21
- Ordway 21
- Raymer (New Raymer) 21
- Two Buttes 21
- Walsenburg 21
- Air Force Academy 20
- Grand Junction 20
- Hudson 20
- Matheson 20
- Silver Cliff 20
- Ken Caryl 19
- Palmer Lake 19
- Englewood 18
- Kersey 18
- Kirk 18
- Manitou Springs 18
- Mead 18
- Merino 18
- Sugar City 18
- Arriba 17
- Cheraw 17
- Cripple Creek 17
- McClave 17
- Watkins 17
- Ovid 16
- Snyder 16
- Columbine 15
- Comanche Creek 15
- Franktown 15
- Perry Park 15
- Timnath 15
- Dacono 14
- Granada 14
- Gunbarrel 14
- Larkspur 14
- Manzanola 14
- Rye 14
- Atwood 13
- Ault 13
- Grover 13
- Kim 13
- North La Junta 13
- Padroni 13
- Pierce 13
- Severance 13
- Briggsdale 12
- Cañon City 12
- Estes Park 12
- Laporte 12
- Lyons 12
- Firestone 11
- Indian Hills 11
- Niwot 11
- Platteville 11
- Castle Pines 10
- Durango 10
- Florence 10
- Genesee 10
- Greenwood Village 10
- Hartman 10
- Laird 10
- Swink 10
- Towner 10
- Trail Side 10
Recent storm days in Colorado
- Sep 22, 2026 3 US reports
- Sep 20, 2026 19 US reports
- Sep 19, 2026 24 US reports
- Sep 18, 2026 19 US reports
- Sep 15, 2026 19 US reports
- Sep 12, 2026 28 US reports
- Sep 9, 2026 3 US reports
- Sep 5, 2026 35 US reports
- Aug 26, 2026 29 US reports
- Aug 22, 2026 41 US reports
How Colorado compares
Hail reports by county
Questions about hail in Colorado
How often does it hail in Colorado?
15,580 hail reports have been logged in Colorado since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 439.3 reports a year. That ranks #9 of 51 states by number of reports.
When is hail season in Colorado?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Colorado?
5.25 in (softball size) on August 8, 2023 near 8.29 ENE Kirk. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Colorado?
The most recent report in this data is from September 22, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Colorado had in the last five years?
239 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2,216 reports. The most recent was September 22, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.