Hail history for Cope, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cope since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Cope
- Last hail
- Jun 22, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 28, 2018
28 reports on 21 days since 1961 · #87 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Cope
- 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 Cope
The latest hail report in and around Cope is from June 22, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Cope logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 19% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #87 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Cope accounts for 4% of the 679 reports filed in Washington County.
14% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 28, 2018 near 1.6 W Cope.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Cope 0.7
- Washington County 17.2
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Cope 10
- Washington County 139
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Cope 14%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.6 W Cope | Washington | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 SSE Cope | Washington | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Cope | Washington | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 2.00 inhen egg | Cope | Washington | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.37 S Cope | Washington | 16:49 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 14%
- 1–2 in 20 71%
- 2 in + 4 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 SSE Cope | Washington | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Cope | Washington | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.37 S Cope | Washington | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Cope | Washington | 11:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Cope | Washington | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 SW Cope | Washington | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.66 W Cope | Washington | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Cope | Washington | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.66 E Cope | Washington | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Cope | Washington | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.6 W Cope | Washington | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 SW Cope | Washington | 15:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Cope
Questions about hail in Cope
How often does it hail in Cope, Colorado?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Cope since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #87 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Cope?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Cope?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 28, 2018 near 1.6 W Cope. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Cope?
The most recent report in this data is from June 22, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Cope 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 June 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.