Hail history for Brighton, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brighton since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brighton
- Last hail
- Aug 22, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 18, 2018
40 reports on 28 days since 1982 · #56 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Brighton
- 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 Brighton
The latest hail report in and around Brighton is from August 22, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brighton logged 24 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #56 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brighton accounts for 8% of the 503 reports filed in Adams County.
15% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 18, 2018 near 0.69 N Brighton.
Reports were up 18% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2010, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brighton 1.2
- Adams County 12.8
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brighton 15
- Adams County 89
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brighton 15%
- Adams County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | View |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 9, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Brighton | Adams | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 SSW Barr Lake | Adams | $70.0 million | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Barr Lake | Adams | — | 12:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.26 ENE Brighton | Adams | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.73 ENE Brighton | Adams | — | 19:29 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 38%
- 1–2 in 19 48%
- 2 in + 6 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Brighton | Adams | 22:34 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.26 WNW Barr Lake | Adams | 03:39 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ENE Brighton | Adams | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.23 ENE Brighton | Adams | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.26 ENE Brighton | Adams | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Brighton | Adams | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.26 WNW Barr Lake | Adams | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 NE Henderson | Adams | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 NNE Barr Lake | Adams | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 4.76 W Lochbuie | Weld | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 N Brighton | Adams | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.59 E Brighton | Adams | 19:42 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brighton
- Lochbuie 8 km · 24
- Commerce City 9 km · 22
- Fort Lupton 13 km · 40
- Thornton 14 km · 81
- Dacono 17 km · 14
- Broomfield 22 km · 48
- Erie 22 km · 46
- Frederick 22 km · 36
Questions about hail in Brighton
How often does it hail in Brighton, Colorado?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brighton since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #56 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brighton?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brighton?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 18, 2018 near 0.69 N Brighton. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brighton?
The most recent report in this data is from August 22, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Brighton had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 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.