Hail history for Estes Park, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Estes Park since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Estes Park
- Last hail
- Jun 30, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · Jul 15, 2019
12 reports on 10 days since 1982 · #167 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Estes Park
- 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 Estes Park
The latest hail report in and around Estes Park is from June 30, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on June 30, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Estes Park logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #167 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Estes Park accounts for 2% of the 621 reports filed in Larimer 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 1.00 in (quarter) on July 15, 2019 near 0.53 W Loveland Hgts.
The busiest year was 2007, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (58% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Estes Park 0.3
- Larimer County 17.1
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Estes Park 6
- Larimer County 94
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Estes Park 0%
- Larimer 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Loveland Hgts | Larimer | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Estes Park | Larimer | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Estes Park | Larimer | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 WNW Loveland Hgts | Larimer | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Estes Park | Larimer | 11:42 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 50%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.72 WSW Estes Park | Larimer | 10:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Estes Park | Larimer | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Loveland Hgts | Larimer | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Estes Park | Larimer | 13:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Estes Park | Larimer | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Estes Park | Larimer | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 WNW Loveland Hgts | Larimer | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Estes Park | Larimer | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Estes Park | Larimer | 12:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Estes Park | Larimer | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Estes Park | Larimer | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 1982 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Larimer | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Estes Park
Questions about hail in Estes Park
How often does it hail in Estes Park, Colorado?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Estes Park since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #167 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Estes Park?
Most reports come in July, June. July alone accounts for 58% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Estes Park?
1.00 in (quarter size) on July 15, 2019 near 0.53 W Loveland Hgts. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Estes Park?
The most recent report in this data is from June 30, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Estes Park had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 30, 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.