Hail history for Colorado Springs, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Colorado Springs since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Colorado Springs
- Last hail
- Sep 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 27
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 159 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 12, 2018
928 reports on 318 days since 1956 · #1 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Colorado Springs
- 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 Colorado Springs
The latest hail report in and around Colorado Springs is from September 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 27 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Colorado Springs logged 639 reports on 139 hail days, about 31.9 reports a year. That is 39.9 times the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #1 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Colorado Springs accounts for 48% of the 1,914 reports filed in El Paso County.
6% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 12, 2018 near 2.56 WSW Peterson Afb.
Reports were up 74% in 2016–2025 (406) compared with 2006–2015 (233). The busiest year was 2016, with 94 reports on 14 days. Hail here peaks in June (34% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Colorado Springs 31.9
- El Paso County 62.3
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Colorado Springs 139
- El Paso County 263
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Colorado Springs 6%
- El Paso County 7%
- 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 | 55 | 10 | 1 | 67 | ||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | ||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 54 | 18 | 79 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 14 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 31 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 19 | |||||||
| 2018 | 19 | 29 | 32 | 80 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Aug 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 10 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 17 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 20 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 16 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 18 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 17 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 11 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 11 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 8 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 26, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2018 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.56 WSW Peterson Afb | El Paso | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 3.00 inteacup | 5 E (Aff)usaf Acdmy Colo | El Paso | 13:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 1985 | 3.00 inteacup | — | El Paso | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1958 | 3.00 inteacup | — | El Paso | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1958 | 3.00 inteacup | — | El Paso | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 243 26%
- 1–2 in 631 68%
- 2 in + 54 6%
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. |
| Aug 24, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WSW Peterson Afb | El Paso | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Falcon | El Paso | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.86 NW Ft Carson | El Paso | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.34 SSW Colorado Spgs | El Paso | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.63 SW Colorado Spgs | El Paso | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.99 SE Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.3 WSW Colorado Spgs | El Paso | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.34 SSW Colorado Spgs | El Paso | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.78 WSW Colorado Spgs | El Paso | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.99 SE Manitou Spgs | El Paso | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 WSW Colorado Spgs | El Paso | 16:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Colorado Springs
- Security-Widefield 13 km · 43
- Manitou Springs 13 km · 18
- Air Force Academy 17 km · 20
- Fort Carson 20 km · 22
- Fountain 21 km · 86
- Black Forest 23 km · 192
- Monument 24 km · 48
- Woodmoor 27 km · 31
Questions about hail in Colorado Springs
How often does it hail in Colorado Springs, Colorado?
928 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Colorado Springs since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 31.9 reports a year. That ranks #1 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Colorado Springs?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Colorado Springs?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 12, 2018 near 2.56 WSW Peterson Afb. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Colorado Springs?
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 Springs had in the last five years?
27 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 159 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.