Hail History

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Hail history for Dakota Ridge, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 19, 2018
Hail days since 200668
Days with hail 1 inch or larger53
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging 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 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. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Dakota Ridge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.75 in
penny		Lakewood
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Dakota Ridge		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 20261 in
quarter		Englewood
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Dakota Ridge		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Morrison, Littleton
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Dakota Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261 in
quarter		Golden
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Dakota Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Highlands Ranch
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Dakota Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20251 in
quarter		Edgewater
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Dakota Ridge		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Lakewood, Pleasant View
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Dakota Ridge		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Dakota Ridge by year

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When hail season peaks near Dakota Ridge

Of the 68 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (24) and July (15).

JanFebMar2Apr11May24Jun15Jul13Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Dakota Ridge

Jun 19, 2018 · 3 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 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Denver (9 mi from Dakota Ridge)

Jun 22, 2023 · 2.5 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 in (hen egg) · Brookridge (9 mi from Dakota Ridge)

Jun 21, 2023 · 2 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

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 22, 2023EF1Highlands Ranch
8 mi from Dakota Ridge		6.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 24, 2009EF0Acequia
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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 202370 mph, estimatedDenver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202363 mph, measuredHighlands Ranch
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202266 mph, measuredColumbine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202078 mph, measuredColumbine, Morrison, Englewood
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 201860 mph, estimatedPleasant View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 201860 mph, estimatedDenver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 201860 mph, estimatedMorrison, Columbine
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 201769 mph, estimatedEnglewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 201469 mph, estimatedLittleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 201160 mph, measuredSheridan
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.

Nearby cities

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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