Hail History

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Hail history for Adams County, CO

Last hail in the countyAug 22, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Jul 13, 2011
Hail days since 200693
Days with hail 1 inch or larger73
Tornadoes in the county46
Damaging wind reports in the county82

272 hail reports in Adams County since 2006 on 93 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jul 13, 2011.

Cities in Adams County

Recent hail in Adams County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Brighton
2 hail reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261 in
quarter
Federal Hgt, Northglenn
2 hail reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261.75 in
golf ball
Denver Front Range Airport, Westminster, Commerce City
4 hail reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20262 in
hen egg
Bennett, Manila, Strasburg
7 hail reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Barr Lake, Henderson, Northglenn
12 hail reports
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Adams County by year

206407308100991081111251351431521631761861922062122723624125426

When hail season peaks in Adams County

JanFebMar5Apr22May37Jun15Jul14AugSepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Adams County

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Adams County since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 2, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 29, 202673 mph, measuredStrasburg, Bennett
5 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202670 mph, measuredBennett, Strasburg
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 202568 mph, measuredAurora, Shamrock
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202563 mph, measuredLeader
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202549 mph, estimatedWestminster
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202562 mph, measuredBennett
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedNorthglenn
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202566 mph, measuredBennett
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 19, 202463 mph, estimatedShamrock
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202460 mph, measuredLeader
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 Adams 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).