Hail History

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Hail history for Applewood, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 8, 2017
Hail days since 200668
Days with hail 1 inch or larger55
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles35

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Applewood on 68 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 8, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Applewood

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.75 in
penny		Lakewood, Wheat Ridge
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Applewood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 20260.75 in
penny		Englewood
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Applewood		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261 in
quarter		Broomfield
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Applewood		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Morrison
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Applewood		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Arvada, Bergen Park, Golden
18 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Applewood		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Denver
7 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Applewood		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 20250.75 in
penny		Jefferson Co Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Applewood		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Wheat Ridge, Edgewater
2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Applewood		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Lakewood, Pleasant View
3 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Applewood		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20250.75 in
penny		Arvada
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Applewood		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Applewood by year

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When hail season peaks near Applewood

Of the 68 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (24) and May (16).

JanFebMar1Apr16May24Jun12Jul13Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Applewood

May 8, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Edgewater (3 mi from Applewood)

National Weather Service description (English): The estimated damage is for the entire episode.

Jun 22, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Indian Hills (9 mi from Applewood)

Jun 18, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Jefferson Co Airport (9 mi from Applewood)

Aug 19, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Golden (4 mi from Applewood)

Jun 21, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Idledale (7 mi from Applewood)

National Weather Service description (English): Dozens were injured at Red Rocks Park when a severe thunderstorm pummeled the venue with large hail.

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Applewood

35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Applewood since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 24, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 30, 202660 mph, measuredWhite Ranch Open Sp, Rocky Flats
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 202658 mph, measuredWheat Ridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 202670 mph, measuredRocky Flats, White Ranch Open
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202564 mph, measuredJefferson Co Airport, Golden, Denver
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedDenver, Westminster
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202364 mph, estimatedDenver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202370 mph, estimatedDenver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202260 mph, measuredDenver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202060 mph, measuredJefferson Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202067 mph, measuredJefferson Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Applewood; 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 Applewood.

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