Hail History

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Hail history for Colorado City, TX

Last hail within 10 milesMay 10, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20064.25 inMay 2, 2006
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger38
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles55

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Colorado City on 44 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on May 2, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Colorado City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 10, 20262 in
hen egg
Westbrook, Colorado City
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Colorado City
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Apr 13, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball
Loraine, Colorado City
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Colorado City
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Jun 8, 20251.75 in
golf ball
Westbrook, Colorado City
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Colorado City
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Apr 3, 20250.75 in
penny
Loraine
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Colorado City
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One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Colorado City by year

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When hail season peaks near Colorado City

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (16) and April (12).

JanFeb4Mar12Apr16May9JunJul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Colorado City

May 2, 2006 · 4.25 in · Colorado City (4 mi from Colorado City)

National Weather Service description (English): Softball sized hail fell five miles south of Colorado City. No damage was reported.

May 14, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Colorado City (1 mi from Colorado City)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball to baseball sized hail fell in Colorado City.

Jun 11, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Colorado City (1 mi from Colorado City)

Jun 23, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Colorado City (1 mi from Colorado City)

May 16, 2021 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Colorado City (1 mi from Colorado City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Colorado City

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 16, 2016EF0Loraine
6 mi from Colorado City
0.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 25, 2015EF1Loraine
9 mi from Colorado City
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 23, 2007EF0Colorado City
5 mi from Colorado City
4.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 2, 2006F0Westbrook
9 mi from Colorado City
0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 2, 2006F1Westbrook
8 mi from Colorado City
0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 2, 2006F1Colorado City
9 mi from Colorado City
0.1 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Colorado City

55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Colorado City since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Sep 16, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 5, 202667 mph, measuredColorado City
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 8, 202558 mph, measuredBuford
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202568 mph, measuredBuford
1 wind report
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Oct 4, 202381 mph, estimatedColorado City
1 wind report
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Sep 16, 202376 mph, measuredBuford, Colorado City
2 wind reports
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Sep 11, 202381 mph, estimatedLoraine
1 wind report
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Sep 5, 202368 mph, measuredWestbrook
1 wind report
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Aug 10, 2023100 mph, estimatedColorado City
1 wind report
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Jun 7, 202385 mph, estimatedColorado City
2 wind reports
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Jun 26, 202162 mph, measuredColorado City
1 wind report
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Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Colorado City; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Colorado City.

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