Hail history for Elbert, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elbert since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elbert
- Last hail
- Jun 8, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 27, 2011
36 reports on 27 days since 1979 · #72 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Elbert
- 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 Elbert
The latest hail report in and around Elbert is from June 8, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elbert logged 21 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 31% more than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #72 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elbert accounts for 6% of the 575 reports filed in Elbert County.
17% 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 June 27, 2011 near 2.14 W Elbert.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2023, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elbert 1.1
- Elbert County 18.1
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elbert 15
- Elbert County 132
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elbert 17%
- Elbert County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.14 W Elbert | Elbert | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2007 | 2.50 intennis ball | Elbert | Elbert | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.54 W Elbert | Elbert | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 N Elbert | Elbert | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.75 WNW Elbert | Elbert | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 14%
- 1–2 in 25 69%
- 2 in + 6 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.25 ENE Monument Airport | Elbert | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.61 E Elbert | Elbert | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.75 WNW Fondis | Elbert | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Elbert | Elbert | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.54 W Elbert | Elbert | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.87 SW Elbert | Elbert | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Elbert | Elbert | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 N Elbert | Elbert | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 S Elbert | Elbert | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SE Elbert | Elbert | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elbert | Elbert | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 WNW Elbert | Elbert | 19:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elbert
- Kiowa 16 km · 37
- Elizabeth 17 km · 34
- Black Forest 21 km · 192
- Peyton 21 km · 40
- Ponderosa Park 22 km · 72
- Franktown 26 km · 15
- Calhan 29 km · 38
- Woodmoor 29 km · 31
Questions about hail in Elbert
How often does it hail in Elbert, Colorado?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elbert since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #72 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elbert?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elbert?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 27, 2011 near 2.14 W Elbert. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elbert?
The most recent report in this data is from June 8, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elbert had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was June 8, 2025.
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.