Hail history for Jackson Lake, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson Lake since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jackson Lake
- Last hail
- Aug 22, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Aug 7, 2015
22 reports on 17 days since 1982 · #113 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Jackson Lake
- 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 Jackson Lake
The latest hail report in and around Jackson Lake is from August 22, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jackson Lake logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #113 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jackson Lake accounts for 4% of the 512 reports filed in Morgan County.
9% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on August 7, 2015 near 2.07 S Goodrich.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (32% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jackson Lake 0.5
- Morgan County 12.7
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jackson Lake 7
- Morgan County 96
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jackson Lake 9%
- Morgan County 14%
- 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 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | View |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2015 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.07 S Goodrich | Morgan | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 WNW Weldona | Morgan | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 WNW Jackson Reservoir | Morgan | 22:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Goodrich | Morgan | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.11 E Goodrich | Morgan | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 18%
- 1–2 in 16 73%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 WNW Jackson Reservoir | Morgan | 22:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.32 NNW Goodrich | Morgan | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 NNW Goodrich | Morgan | 19:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.05 W Goodrich | Morgan | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.96 NNW Weldona | Morgan | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.32 NNW Goodrich | Morgan | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 3.50 inteacup | 2.07 S Goodrich | Morgan | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Goodrich | Morgan | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Goodrich | Morgan | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Goodrich | Morgan | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.33 SSE Goodrich | Morgan | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.11 E Goodrich | Morgan | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jackson Lake
- Weldona 8 km · 22
- Wiggins 16 km · 48
- Trail Side 23 km · 10
- Fort Morgan 26 km · 83
- Raymer (New Raymer) 32 km · 21
- Briggsdale 37 km · 12
- Brush 38 km · 58
- Snyder 40 km · 16
Questions about hail in Jackson Lake
How often does it hail in Jackson Lake, Colorado?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson Lake since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #113 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jackson Lake?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson Lake?
3.50 in (teacup size) on August 7, 2015 near 2.07 S Goodrich. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson Lake?
The most recent report in this data is from August 22, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jackson Lake had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was August 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.