Hail history for Ken Caryl, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ken Caryl since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ken Caryl
- Last hail
- Jun 22, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 22, 2013
19 reports on 15 days since 1970 · #130 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Ken Caryl
- 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 Ken Caryl
The latest hail report in and around Ken Caryl is from June 22, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ken Caryl logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 38% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #130 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ken Caryl accounts for 4% 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 August 22, 2013 near 3.2 W Columbine.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1991, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (26% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ken Caryl 0.5
- Jefferson County 13.8
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ken Caryl 8
- Jefferson County 84
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ken Caryl 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.2 W Columbine | Jefferson | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Chatfield Reservoir | Jefferson | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 1970 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jefferson | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.32 W Columbine | Jefferson | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1991 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Jefferson | 22:00 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 6 32%
- 1–2 in 13 68%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WNW Columbine | Jefferson | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.49 SW Columbine | Jefferson | 11:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.31 E Tiny Town | Jefferson | 11:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.32 W Columbine | Jefferson | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.27 WSW Columbine | Jefferson | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.2 W Columbine | Jefferson | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.32 W Columbine | Jefferson | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.2 W Columbine | Jefferson | 12:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.2 W Columbine | Jefferson | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.32 W Columbine | Jefferson | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 SE Indian Hills | Jefferson | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SSE Indian Hills | Jefferson | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ken Caryl
- Columbine 4 km · 15
- Dakota Ridge 5 km · 27
- Littleton 8 km · 63
- Highlands Ranch 13 km · 55
- Englewood 13 km · 18
- Indian Hills 13 km · 11
- Lakewood 14 km · 126
- Aspen Park 16 km · 25
Questions about hail in Ken Caryl
How often does it hail in Ken Caryl, Colorado?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ken Caryl since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #130 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ken Caryl?
Most reports come in June, August, May. June alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ken Caryl?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 22, 2013 near 3.2 W Columbine. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ken Caryl?
The most recent report in this data is from June 22, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ken Caryl had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 22, 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.