Hail history for Watkins, Colorado
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Watkins since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Watkins
- Last hail
- Aug 22, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Aug 22, 2026
17 reports on 12 days since 1983 · #143 of 183 Colorado places
Hail map · Watkins
- 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 Watkins
The latest hail report in and around Watkins is from August 22, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Watkins logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 37% of the median Colorado town on this site (0.8 a year) and ranks #143 of 183 Colorado cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Watkins accounts for 3% of the 613 reports filed in Arapahoe 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on August 22, 2026 near 6 SSE Watkins.
The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (59% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Watkins 0.3
- Arapahoe County 16.6
- Median Colorado town on this site 0.8
Hail days 2006–2025
- Watkins 4
- Arapahoe County 115
- Median Colorado town on this site 11
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Watkins 0%
- Arapahoe 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 2 | 1.50 in | View |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6 SSE Watkins | Arapahoe | 20:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 9.05 E Arapahoe Park | Arapahoe | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 WSW Manila | Adams | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SSE Watkins | Arapahoe | 20:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.22 ENE Arapahoe Park | Arapahoe | 13:32 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 41%
- 1–2 in 10 59%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6 SSE Watkins | Arapahoe | 20:50 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SSE Watkins | Arapahoe | 20:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.22 ENE Arapahoe Park | Arapahoe | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.27 ESE Watkins | Adams | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.85 NE Arapahoe Park | Arapahoe | 14:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 WSW Manila | Adams | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.74 ESE Watkins | Adams | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 SW Manila | Adams | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 9.05 E Arapahoe Park | Arapahoe | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 17 W Byers | Arapahoe | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 16 W Byers | Arapahoe | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Ft Morgan | Morgan | 18:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Watkins
- Aurora 12 km · 237
- Bennett 14 km · 50
- Strasburg 22 km · 64
- Comanche Creek 23 km · 15
- Denver 27 km · 417
- Parker 27 km · 93
- Centennial 27 km · 46
- Commerce City 28 km · 22
Questions about hail in Watkins
How often does it hail in Watkins, Colorado?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Watkins since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #143 of 183 Colorado places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Watkins?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 59% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Watkins?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on August 22, 2026 near 6 SSE Watkins. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Watkins?
The most recent report in this data is from August 22, 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 Watkins had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was August 22, 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.