Hail history for Akron, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Akron since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Akron
- Last hail
- May 30, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 19 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 20, 2024
82 reports on 53 days since 1957 · #21 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Akron
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Akron
The latest hail report in and around Akron is from May 30, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on May 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Akron logged 41 reports on 25 hail days, about 2.0 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #21 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Akron accounts for 12% of the 679 reports filed in Washington County.
23% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median Colorado town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 20, 2024 near 3.45 S Akron.
Reports were up 56% in 2016–2025 (25) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2005, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Akron 2.0
- Washington County 17.2
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Akron 25
- Washington County 139
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Akron 23%
- Washington County 17%
- Median Colorado town on this site 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 23, 2025 | 4 | 2.25 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 3 | 4.00 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 3.45 S Akron | Washington | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | Akron | Washington | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.53 W (Ako)akron Weather Station | Washington | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.53 W (Ako)akron Weather Station | Washington | 22:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.58 E Akron Arpt | Washington | 22:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 21 26%
- 1–2 in 41 51%
- 2 in + 18 23%
- No size 2
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.22 WSW (Ako)akron Weather Station | Washington | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 E (Ako)akron Weather Station | Washington | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Akron | Washington | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 2.25 inhen egg | 0.53 E (Ako)akron Weather Station | Washington | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 E (Ako)akron Weather Station | Washington | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Akron Arpt | Washington | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 WSW (Ako)akron Weather Station | Washington | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 WSW (Ako)akron Weather Station | Washington | 18:28 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 3.45 S Akron | Washington | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.1 SE Akron | Washington | 23:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | Akron | Washington | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.53 W (Ako)akron Weather Station | Washington | 22:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Akron
Questions about hail in Akron
How often does it hail in Akron, Colorado?
82 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Akron since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.0 reports a year. That ranks #21 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Akron?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Akron?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 20, 2024 near 3.45 S Akron. 22% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Akron?
The most recent report in this data is from May 30, 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 Akron had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 19 reports. The most recent was May 30, 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.