Hail history for Highlands Ranch, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Highlands Ranch since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Highlands Ranch
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 11
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 16 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 6, 2016
55 reports on 36 days since 1985 · #36 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Highlands Ranch
- 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 Highlands Ranch
The latest hail report in and around Highlands Ranch is from June 1, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 11 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 1, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Highlands Ranch logged 43 reports on 26 hail days, about 2.1 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #36 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Highlands Ranch accounts for 12% of the 444 reports filed in Douglas 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 6, 2016 near Highlands Ranch.
Reports were up 87% in 2016–2025 (28) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2023, with 9 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 49% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Highlands Ranch 2.1
- Douglas County 14.3
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Highlands Ranch 26
- Douglas County 117
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Highlands Ranch 0%
- Douglas County 4%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 25, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.81 NNE Acequia | Douglas | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Arriba | Lincoln | 16:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Douglas | 14:59 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Douglas | 14:33 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 18 33%
- 1–2 in 37 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.27 WSW Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 12:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.99 WSW Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.75 WSW Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.27 WSW Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.06 NNW Louviers | Douglas | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.75 ENE Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.66 E Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 SE Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Highlands Ranch | Douglas | 14:51 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Highlands Ranch
- Littleton 7 km · 63
- Columbine 10 km · 15
- Greenwood Village 10 km · 10
- Centennial 11 km · 46
- Englewood 12 km · 18
- Castle Pines 12 km · 10
- Ken Caryl 13 km · 19
- Parker 17 km · 93
Questions about hail in Highlands Ranch
How often does it hail in Highlands Ranch, Colorado?
55 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Highlands Ranch since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.1 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Highlands Ranch?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Highlands Ranch?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 6, 2016 near Highlands Ranch. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Highlands Ranch?
The most recent report in this data is from June 1, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Highlands Ranch had in the last five years?
11 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 16 reports. The most recent was June 1, 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.