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Hail history for Cortez, CO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cortez on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 7, 2010. Hail is most common here in October and August.
Recent hail near Cortez
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Cortez 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Cortez |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Cortez meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Cortez
Of 5 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in October (2) and August (1).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Cortez
Oct 7, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Dolores (9 mi from Cortez)
Aug 26, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Cortez (10 mi from Cortez)
Oct 25, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Cortez (7 mi from Cortez)
Jun 6, 2020 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Dolores (9 mi from Cortez)
Jul 21, 2026 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Cortez (1 mi from Cortez)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cortez
18 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cortez since 2006, on 16 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 16, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 48 mph, a measured | Cortez 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Arriola, Cortez, Dolores 3 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 45 mph, a measured | Cortez 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 60 mph, a measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, a measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 62 mph, a measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2022 | 58 mph, a measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 71 mph, a measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 66 mph, a measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2019 | 61 mph, a measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
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 Cortez; 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.
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 Cortez.
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