Hail History

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Hail history for Ponderosa Park, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 10, 2010
Hail days since 200690
Days with hail 1 inch or larger77
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles24

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ponderosa Park on 90 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 10, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Recent hail near Ponderosa Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20261 in
quarter		The Pinery
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ponderosa Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 16, 20260.75 in
penny		Ponderosa Park
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Ponderosa Park		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 8, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		The Pinery, Parker, Elizabeth
6 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Ponderosa Park		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 20261 in
quarter		Franktown
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ponderosa Park		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261 in
quarter		Elizabeth, Parker
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ponderosa Park		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 27, 20250.75 in
penny		Franktown
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Ponderosa Park		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 20251 in
quarter		The Pinery
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Ponderosa Park		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Elizabeth
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Ponderosa Park		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Elizabeth
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ponderosa Park		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 20250.75 in
penny		The Pinery
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Ponderosa Park		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 Ponderosa Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Ponderosa Park

Of the 90 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (33) and August (20).

JanFebMar3Apr16May33Jun16Jul20Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ponderosa Park

Jun 10, 2010 · 3 in (tea cup) · Elizabeth (3 mi from Ponderosa Park)

Jun 3, 2015 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Elizabeth (6 mi from Ponderosa Park)

Aug 7, 2015 · 2.25 in · Elizabeth (1 mi from Ponderosa Park)

Jul 4, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Kiowa (9 mi from Ponderosa Park)

Jul 1, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Franktown (9 mi from Ponderosa Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ponderosa Park

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 14, 2025EF1Franktown
6 mi from Ponderosa Park		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 27, 2018EF1Elizabeth
4 mi from Ponderosa Park		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 5, 2015EF1Elizabeth
8 mi from Ponderosa Park		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 6, 2012EF0Elizabeth
8 mi from Ponderosa Park		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 6, 2012EF0Franktown
1 mi from Ponderosa Park		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 6, 2012EF0Elizabeth
5 mi from Ponderosa Park		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 6, 2012EF0Elizabeth
8 mi from Ponderosa Park		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 24, 2008EF0Elizabeth
7 mi from Ponderosa Park		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 4, 2006F0Kiowa
8 mi from Ponderosa Park		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ponderosa Park

24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ponderosa Park since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Aug 13, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 202662 mph, measuredElizabeth
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202660 mph, measuredElizabeth
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 24, 202576 mph, measuredElizabeth
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202483 mph, measuredElizabeth
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202360 mph, measuredElizabeth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202358 mph, measuredElizabeth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 5, 202359 mph, measuredElizabeth
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202072 mph, measuredFranktown, The Pinery, Kiowa
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 201660 mph, measuredFranktown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 201466 mph, measuredThe Pinery
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 Ponderosa Park; 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.

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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 Ponderosa Park.

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