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Hail history for La Plata County, CO
24 hail reports in La Plata County since 2006 on 12 days. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Sep 22, 2013.
Cities in La Plata County
Recent hail in La Plata County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Falfa 1 hail report |
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Hail days in La Plata County by year
When hail season peaks in La Plata County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in La Plata County
21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in La Plata County since 2006, on 17 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 3, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | 45 mph, a measured | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 45 mph, a measured | Oxford 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 63 mph, a measured | Durango/Laplata 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Durango/Laplata 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2024 | 63 mph, a measured | Durango/Laplata 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Durango/Laplata 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 60 mph, a measured | Durango/Laplata 1 wind report |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 64 mph, a measured | Durango/Laplata 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2024 | 66 mph, a measured | Durango/Laplata 1 wind report |
| Sep 19, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Trimble 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 La Plata County; 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).