Hail history for Sterling, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sterling since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sterling
- Last hail
- Sep 5, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 21 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.25 in
- teacup · Sep 11, 2019
94 reports on 56 days since 1964 · #11 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Sterling
- 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 Sterling
The latest hail report in and around Sterling is from September 5, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sterling logged 64 reports on 31 hail days, about 3.2 reports a year. That is 4.0 times the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #11 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sterling accounts for 17% of the 543 reports filed in Logan County.
12% 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 3.25 in (teacup) on September 11, 2019 near 1.05 E Sterling Arpt.
Reports were up 37% in 2016–2025 (37) compared with 2006–2015 (27). The busiest year was 2019, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (39% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sterling 3.2
- Logan County 16.9
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sterling 31
- Logan County 139
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sterling 12%
- 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 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 7 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | View |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 4 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2019 | 3.25 inteacup | 1.05 E Sterling Arpt | Logan | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.52 W Sterling Arpt | Logan | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.52 W Sterling | Logan | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.52 W Sterling | Logan | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.87 NW Sterling | Logan | 17:57 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 15%
- 1–2 in 69 73%
- 2 in + 11 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SE Sterling | Logan | 23:02 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.26 WSW Sterling | Logan | 15:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.48 SSW Sterling | Logan | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.52 W Sterling Arpt | Logan | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Sterling | Logan | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Sterling | Logan | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Sterling | Logan | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 W Sterling | Logan | 19:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.73 NW Sterling | Logan | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.72 ENE Sterling Arpt | Logan | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Sterling | Logan | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.57 E Sterling Arpt | Logan | 16:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sterling
Questions about hail in Sterling
How often does it hail in Sterling, Colorado?
94 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sterling since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.2 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sterling?
Most reports come in June, July, September. June alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sterling?
3.25 in (teacup size) on September 11, 2019 near 1.05 E Sterling Arpt. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sterling?
The most recent report in this data is from September 5, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sterling had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 21 reports. The most recent was September 5, 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.