Hail History

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Hail history for La Junta, CO

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 3, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20063.00 in (tea cup)Jul 5, 2023
Ane haili ijiin 200632
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon23
Tornado ijiin 10 mile6
Wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Junta on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.00 in (tea cup) on Jul 5, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near La Junta

No hail was reported within 10 miles of La Junta in the last two years.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar La Junta meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan La Junta

Of 32 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (10).

JanFebMarApr10May10Jun3Jul7Aug2SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan La Junta

Jul 5, 2023 · 3.00 in (tea cup) · La Junta (0 mi from La Junta)

Jun 11, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · La Junta (0 mi from La Junta)

Jun 11, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swink (4 mi from La Junta)

May 18, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cheraw (10 mi from La Junta)

Sep 27, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Junta (0 mi from La Junta)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Junta

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 6, 2022EF0La Junta Airport
5 mi from La Junta		3.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 3, 2022EF?Las Animas
8 mi from La Junta		5.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 15, 2021EF?Rocky Ford
10 mi from La Junta		2.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 19, 2018EF0La Junta
4 mi from La Junta		0.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 8, 2015EF0La Junta
6 mi from La Junta		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 17, 2013EF0La Junta Airport
6 mi from La Junta		6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Junta

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Junta since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 6, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 31, 202658 mph, a measuredCheraw
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202661 mph, a measuredCheraw
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202669 mph, a measuredCheraw
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202678 mph, a measuredCheraw
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 20, 202459 mph, a measuredLa Junta Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202472 mph, a measuredLa Junta Airport, Cheraw
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202474 mph, a measuredLa Junta Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202466 mph, a measuredLa Junta Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 1, 202364 mph, a measuredLa Junta Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202360 mph, a measuredLa Junta Airport
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 La Junta; 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 La Junta.

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