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Hail history for Dakota Ridge, 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 19, 2018

Ane haili ijiin 200668

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon53

Tornado ijiin 10 mile2

Wind reports within 10 miles25

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dakota Ridge on 68 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jun 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Dakota Ridge ranks #99 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Dakota Ridge

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 26, 2026	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Lakewood 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Dakota Ridge	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Englewood 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Dakota Ridge	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Morrison, Littleton 3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Dakota Ridge	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Golden 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Dakota Ridge	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	Highlands Ranch 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Dakota Ridge	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Edgewater 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Dakota Ridge	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 2025	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Lakewood, Pleasant View 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Dakota Ridge	NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Dakota Ridge

Of 68 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (24) and July (15).

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Jun 19, 2018 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · Englewood (8 mi from Dakota Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): The property estimate value was the total storm damage summary for the event.

May 8, 2017 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Denver (9 mi from Dakota Ridge)

Jun 22, 2023 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Indian Hills (6 mi from Dakota Ridge)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail damaged a roof and window screens.

Jun 14, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Brookridge (9 mi from Dakota Ridge)

Jun 21, 2023 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Idledale (5 mi from Dakota Ridge)

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

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dakota Ridge

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 22, 2023	EF1	Highlands Ranch 8 mi from Dakota Ridge	6.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 24, 2009	EF0	Acequia 8 mi from Dakota Ridge	0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dakota Ridge

25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dakota Ridge since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jun 6, 2020.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 20, 2023	70 mph, a estimat	Denver 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 2023	63 mph, a measured	Highlands Ranch 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 2022	66 mph, a measured	Columbine 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2020	78 mph, a measured	Columbine, Morrison, Englewood 8 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 2018	60 mph, a estimat	Pleasant View 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 2018	60 mph, a estimat	Denver 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2018	60 mph, a estimat	Morrison, Columbine 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 2017	69 mph, a estimat	Englewood 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 2014	69 mph, a estimat	Littleton 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 2011	60 mph, a measured	Sheridan 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 Dakota Ridge; 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 Dakota Ridge.

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