Hail history for Columbine, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbine since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Columbine
- Last hail
- Jul 8, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 30, 1977
15 reports on 13 days since 1976 · #146 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Columbine
- 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 Columbine
The latest hail report in and around Columbine is from July 8, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Columbine logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is about half the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #146 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Columbine accounts for 3% of the 530 reports filed in Jefferson County.
13% 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 May 30, 1977.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (47% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Columbine 0.4
- Jefferson County 13.8
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Columbine 6
- Jefferson County 84
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Columbine 13%
- Jefferson County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 1977 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Denver | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.74 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Littleton | Arapahoe | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Columbine | Jefferson | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | 18:40 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 2 13%
- 1–2 in 11 73%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.74 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 14:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 S Bow Mar | Arapahoe | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.74 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 NNW Columbine | Jefferson | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.76 S Bow Mar | Arapahoe | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.54 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.24 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 SE Morrison | Jefferson | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Denver | Denver | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 W Littleton | Arapahoe | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 N Columbine | Jefferson | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Jefferson | 14:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Columbine
- Littleton 4 km · 63
- Ken Caryl 4 km · 19
- Dakota Ridge 7 km · 27
- Englewood 9 km · 18
- Highlands Ranch 10 km · 55
- Lakewood 13 km · 126
- Greenwood Village 14 km · 10
- Indian Hills 16 km · 11
Questions about hail in Columbine
How often does it hail in Columbine, Colorado?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbine since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #146 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Columbine?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Columbine?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 30, 1977. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Columbine?
The most recent report in this data is from July 8, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Columbine had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 8, 2023.
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.