Hail history for Merino, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Merino since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Merino
- Last hail
- Jul 16, 2025
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Aug 6, 1981
18 reports on 16 days since 1957 · #137 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Merino
- 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 Merino
The latest hail report in and around Merino is from July 16, 2025, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Merino logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 25% of the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #137 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Merino accounts for 3% of the 543 reports filed in Logan County.
17% 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 6, 1981.
The busiest year was 1999, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (33% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Merino 0.2
- Logan County 16.9
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Merino 4
- Logan County 139
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Merino 17%
- Logan 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 23, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 1981 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Logan | 04:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.18 SSW Merino | Logan | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Merino | Logan | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 NE Merino | Logan | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Merino | Logan | 18:21 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 1 6%
- 1–2 in 14 78%
- 2 in + 3 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.18 SSW Merino | Logan | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Merino | Logan | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Merino | Logan | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.95 NE Merino | Logan | 15:57 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Merino | Logan | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Merino | Logan | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Merino | Logan | 18:21 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Merino | Logan | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Merino | Logan | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Logan | 23:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Logan | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Logan | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Merino
Questions about hail in Merino
How often does it hail in Merino, Colorado?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Merino since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #137 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Merino?
Most reports come in August, June, September. August alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Merino?
3.50 in (teacup size) on August 6, 1981. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Merino?
The most recent report in this data is from July 16, 2025 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Merino 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 16, 2025.
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.