Hail History

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Hail history for Arvada, CO

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 26, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin5
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)Jun 18, 2018
Ane haili ijiin 200681
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon59
Wind reports within 10 miles62

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Arvada on 81 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jun 18, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Arvada ranks #24 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Arvada

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin		Lakewood, Wheat Ridge
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Arvada		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin		Englewood
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Arvada		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Federal Hgt, Broomfield, Northglenn
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Arvada		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261.50 in
ping pong ball		Arvada, Golden, Edgewater
18 hail reports · closest near the center of Arvada		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Denver
12 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Arvada		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 20250.75 in
1-sent coin		Jefferson Co Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Arvada		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20251.50 in
ping pong ball		Wheat Ridge, Denver, Edgewater
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Arvada		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.00 in
25-sent coin		Broomfield, Northglenn, Lakewood
7 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Arvada		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20250.75 in
1-sent coin		Arvada
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Arvada		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Arvada meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Arvada

Of 81 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (31) and May (22).

JanFebMar1Apr22May31Jun11Jul14Aug2SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Arvada

Jun 18, 2018 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Superior (9 mi from Arvada)

May 8, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Edgewater (2 mi from Arvada)

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

May 26, 2010 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Commerce City (9 mi from Arvada)

Aug 19, 2021 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Golden (7 mi from Arvada)

Jun 24, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lakewood (8 mi from Arvada)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Arvada

62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Arvada since 2006, on 32 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 10, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 30, 202660 mph, a measuredRocky Flats
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 202658 mph, a measuredWheat Ridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 202670 mph, a measuredRocky Flats, White Ranch Open
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202564 mph, a measuredJefferson Co Airport, Golden, Denver
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, a estimatDenver, Westminster
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202466 mph, a measuredDenver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202364 mph, a estimatDenver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202270 mph, a estimatDenver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202060 mph, a measuredJefferson Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202067 mph, a measuredJefferson Co Airport, Thornton
3 wind reports		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 Arvada; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Arvada.

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