Hail history for Matheson, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Matheson since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Matheson
- Last hail
- Jun 1, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jul 23, 1996
20 reports on 18 days since 1975 · #128 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Matheson
- 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 Matheson
The latest hail report in and around Matheson is from June 1, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Matheson 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 #128 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Matheson accounts for 3% of the 575 reports filed in Elbert County.
20% 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 4.50 in (softball) on July 23, 1996 near Simla.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (50% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Matheson 0.5
- Elbert County 18.1
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Matheson 8
- Elbert County 132
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Matheson 20%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 1996 | 4.50 insoftball | Simla | Elbert | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.82 N Matheson | Elbert | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Matheson | Elbert | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.07 E Matheson | Elbert | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.07 E Simla | Elbert | 15:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 20%
- 1–2 in 12 60%
- 2 in + 4 20%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.07 E Simla | Elbert | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.07 E Matheson | Elbert | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.45 N Matheson | Elbert | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 N Matheson | Elbert | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.82 N Matheson | Elbert | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.75 E Matheson | Elbert | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.21 E Matheson | Elbert | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Matheson | Elbert | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.27 WSW Matheson | Elbert | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.69 S Matheson | Elbert | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Matheson | Elbert | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Simla | Elbert | 17:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Matheson
Questions about hail in Matheson
How often does it hail in Matheson, Colorado?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Matheson since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #128 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Matheson?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Matheson?
4.50 in (softball size) on July 23, 1996 near Simla. 20% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Matheson?
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 Matheson had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 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.