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Hail history for Fruitvale, CO

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 19, 20260.50 in (marble)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 2, 2009

Ane haili ijiin 200614

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon8

Wind reports within 10 miles39

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fruitvale on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 2, 2009. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Fruitvale

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Sep 19, 2026	0.50 in marble	Redlands 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fruitvale	NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Fruitvale meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Fruitvale

Of 14 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (4).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Fruitvale

May 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Durham (7 mi from Fruitvale)

National Weather Service description (English): NWS employees and trained spotters reported large hail across a significant swath of the Grand Valley, from the Redlands area to the downtown Grand Junction area. At least 800 vehicles were damaged, including vehicles parked outside at six vehicle dealerships.

Oct 19, 2015 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Grand Jct (3 mi from Fruitvale)

Aug 8, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Grand Jct (3 mi from Fruitvale)

Jun 30, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Durham (5 mi from Fruitvale)

Aug 4, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Redlands (6 mi from Fruitvale)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fruitvale

39 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fruitvale since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 26, 2019.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 26, 2026	56 mph, a measured	Fruitvale 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 13, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Fruitvale 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 2024	63 mph, a measured	Walker Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 2024	64 mph, a measured	Walker Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 2023	61 mph, a measured	Walker Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 18, 2021	58 mph, a measured	Orchard Mesa, Walker Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 2021	60 mph, a estimat	Palisade, Fruitvale 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 2020	58 mph, a measured	Walker Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2020	63 mph, a estimat	Walker Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 2020	60 mph, a estimat	Durham 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 Fruitvale; 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 Fruitvale.

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