Hail history for Dakota Ridge, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dakota Ridge since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dakota Ridge
- Last hail
- Jun 24, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 14 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 22, 2023
27 reports on 16 days since 1991 · #89 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Dakota Ridge
- 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 Dakota Ridge
The latest hail report in and around Dakota Ridge is from June 24, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dakota Ridge logged 20 reports on 10 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 25% more than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #89 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dakota Ridge accounts for 5% of the 530 reports filed in Jefferson County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on June 22, 2023 near 3.81 WNW Columbine.
Reports were up 300% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2023, with 10 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (44% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dakota Ridge 1.0
- Jefferson County 13.8
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dakota Ridge 10
- Jefferson County 84
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dakota Ridge 0%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 10 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 2 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.81 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.11 SE Morrison | Jefferson | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Morrison | Jefferson | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10 W Greeley | Weld | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.27 ESE Morrison | Jefferson | 14:34 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 11%
- 1–2 in 24 89%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 SE Morrison | Jefferson | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 SE Morrison | Jefferson | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.84 NW Columbine | Jefferson | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.84 SE Morrison | Jefferson | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.81 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 11.38 SW Denver | Denver | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.98 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.27 ESE Morrison | Jefferson | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 11.38 SW Denver | Denver | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.06 SSE Morrison | Jefferson | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.81 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.84 SE Morrison | Jefferson | 14:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dakota Ridge
Questions about hail in Dakota Ridge
How often does it hail in Dakota Ridge, Colorado?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dakota Ridge since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #89 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dakota Ridge?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dakota Ridge?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 22, 2023 near 3.81 WNW Columbine. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dakota Ridge?
The most recent report in this data is from June 24, 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 Dakota Ridge had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 14 reports. The most recent was June 24, 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.