Hail history for Silver Cliff, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Silver Cliff since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Silver Cliff
- Last hail
- Aug 7, 2018
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 15, 2008
20 reports on 18 days since 1998 · #129 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Silver Cliff
- 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 Silver Cliff
The latest hail report in and around Silver Cliff is from August 7, 2018, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Silver Cliff logged 12 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 25% less than the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #129 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Silver Cliff accounts for 22% of the 92 reports filed in Custer 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 15, 2008 near 1.48 NNE Westcliffe.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (45% of reports); 20% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Silver Cliff 0.6
- Custer County 2.4
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Silver Cliff 11
- Custer County 35
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Silver Cliff 0%
- Custer County 1%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNE Westcliffe | Custer | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NNE Rosita | Custer | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Rosita | Custer | 15:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NE Westcliffe | Custer | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 WNW Rosita | Custer | 13:16 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 45%
- 1–2 in 11 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Rosita | Custer | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 N Silver Cliff | Custer | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | Rosita | Custer | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.76 SW Westcliffe | Custer | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.96 NNE Silver Cliff | Custer | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.77 WSW Rosita | Custer | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.77 WSW Rosita | Custer | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNE Westcliffe | Custer | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Rosita | Custer | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Rosita | Custer | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Rosita | Custer | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NNE Rosita | Custer | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Silver Cliff
- Beulah Valley 37 km · 26
- Cañon City 38 km · 12
- Florence 38 km · 10
- Rye 47 km · 14
- Penrose 48 km · 25
- Colorado City 53 km · 61
- Pueblo West 58 km · 83
Questions about hail in Silver Cliff
How often does it hail in Silver Cliff, Colorado?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Silver Cliff since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #129 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Silver Cliff?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Silver Cliff?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 15, 2008 near 1.48 NNE Westcliffe. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Silver Cliff?
The most recent report in this data is from August 7, 2018 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Silver Cliff had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Silver Cliff since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 7, 2018.
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.