Hail history for McClave, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McClave since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · McClave
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2023
- 2.75 in, baseball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 6, 2023
17 reports on 15 days since 2000 · #142 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · McClave
- 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 McClave
The latest hail report in and around McClave is from July 6, 2023, 2.75 in (baseball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 6, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, McClave logged 11 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 31% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #142 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. McClave accounts for 10% of the 170 reports filed in Bent County.
24% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 6, 2023 near 3.05 WSW Mc Clave.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (47% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- McClave 0.6
- Bent County 4.5
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- McClave 9
- Bent County 48
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- McClave 24%
- Bent County 15%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.05 WSW Mc Clave | Bent | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 SE Mc Clave | Bent | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Mc Clave | Bent | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.5 S Mc Clave | Bent | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Mc Clave | Bent | 19:52 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 24%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 4 24%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 3.05 WSW Mc Clave | Bent | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Mc Clave | Bent | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSE Mc Clave | Bent | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 NNE Mc Clave | Bent | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Mc Clave | Bent | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Mc Clave | Bent | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.5 S Mc Clave | Bent | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Mc Clave | Bent | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 SE Mc Clave | Bent | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.14 SE Mc Clave | Bent | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SE Mc Clave | Bent | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SW Mc Clave | Bent | 19:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near McClave
Questions about hail in McClave
How often does it hail in McClave, Colorado?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McClave since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #142 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in McClave?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in McClave?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 6, 2023 near 3.05 WSW Mc Clave. 24% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in McClave?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2023 (2.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has McClave 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 July 6, 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.