Hail history for Washington County, Colorado
Every NOAA hail report filed in Washington County since 1955, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington County
- Last hail
- Jul 4, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 35
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 108 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 21, 2026
679 reports on 283 days since 1955 · #5 of 54 Colorado counties
Hail map · Washington County
- 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 Washington County
The latest hail report in Washington County is from July 4, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 35 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.50 in on May 21, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington County logged 344 reports on 139 hail days, about 17.2 reports a year. That is 5.5 times the median Colorado county (3.1 a year) and ranks #5 of 54 Colorado counties for all-time reports. Washington County holds 4% of all 15,580 hail reports in Colorado.
17% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Colorado county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on May 21, 2026 near 6.97 SE Last Chance.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (171) compared with 2006–2015 (173). The busiest year was 2005, with 65 reports on 14 days. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington County 17.2
- Median Colorado county 3.1
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington County 139
- Median Colorado county 41
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington County 17%
- Median Colorado county 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 28 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 19 | |||||||
| 2024 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 24 | |||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 28 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 7 | 2 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 15 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 24 | ||||||||
| 2017 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 22 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 5 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 4 | 3.50 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| May 30, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 11 | 4.50 in | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 6 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 23, 2025 | 8 | 3.10 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 29, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 15 | 4.00 in | — |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 13 | 4.00 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 2 | 2.75 in | — |
| May 10, 2023 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 8, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | 6 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 4.50 insoftball | 6.97 SE Last Chance | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2019 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.53 W Otis | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 4.50 insoftball | 3 N Arickaree | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1983 | 4.50 insoftball | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1983 | 4.50 insoftball | — | 15:35 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 161 24%
- 1–2 in 403 60%
- 2 in + 113 17%
- No size 2
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.75 SSW Lone Star | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ENE Arickaree | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.48 WNW Elba | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.53 WSW Elba | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.54 E Woodrow | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6.5 ENE Woodrow | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 7.67 S Woodrow | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.31 S Last Chance | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.48 SSE Cope | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 S Cope | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 3.50 inteacup | 6.24 N Cope | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 7.87 WNW Burdett | 16:39 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Washington County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kremmling | 1 | 1 | Jun 6, 2003 |
Questions about hail in Washington County
How often does it hail in Washington County, Colorado?
679 hail reports have been logged in Washington County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 17.2 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 54 Colorado counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington County?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington County?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 21, 2026 near 6.97 SE Last Chance. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 4, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washington County had in the last five years?
35 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 108 reports. The most recent was July 4, 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.