Hail history for Penrose, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Penrose since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Penrose
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 12, 2023
25 reports on 18 days since 1981 · #102 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Penrose
- 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 Penrose
The latest hail report in and around Penrose is from July 20, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on June 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Penrose logged 18 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 13% more than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #102 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Penrose accounts for 25% of the 102 reports filed in Fremont County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 12, 2023 near 1.08 W Penrose.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2007, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Penrose 0.9
- Fremont County 3.1
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Penrose 11
- Fremont County 35
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Penrose 4%
- Fremont County 8%
- 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 | 3 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.08 W Penrose | Fremont | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Fremont | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Fremont | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Fremont | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Penrose | Fremont | 15:37 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 14 56%
- 1–2 in 10 40%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Penrose | Fremont | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.54 W Penrose | Fremont | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Penrose | Fremont | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.08 W Penrose | Fremont | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 ESE Penrose | Fremont | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 4.74 SE Penrose | Fremont | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.76 NW Penrose | Fremont | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Penrose | Fremont | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 NNW Penrose | Fremont | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.76 NW Penrose | Fremont | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 NNW Penrose | Fremont | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 NNE Penrose | Fremont | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Penrose
- Florence 10 km · 10
- Cañon City 19 km · 12
- Pueblo West 22 km · 83
- Fort Carson 37 km · 22
- Pueblo 38 km · 199
- Beulah Valley 39 km · 26
- Cripple Creek 40 km · 17
- Fountain 41 km · 86
Questions about hail in Penrose
How often does it hail in Penrose, Colorado?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Penrose since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Penrose?
Most reports come in June, August, May. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Penrose?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 12, 2023 near 1.08 W Penrose. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Penrose?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Penrose had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 20, 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.