Hail History

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Hail history for Bayfield, CO

Last hail within 10 milesSep 11, 20220.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Sep 22, 2013
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles11

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bayfield on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Sep 22, 2013. Hail is most common here in September and June.

Recent hail near Bayfield

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

Hail days near Bayfield by year

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When hail season peaks near Bayfield

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (3) and June (1).

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Largest hail storms near Bayfield

Sep 22, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Bayfield (1 mi from Bayfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported at 3rd and 13th streets in Durango.

Jun 19, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bayfield (2 mi from Bayfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized-hail accumulated 2 miles west-southwest of Bayfield. The accumulation was estimated to be 1.5 inches deep.

Sep 18, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Vallecito (8 mi from Bayfield)

Aug 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Bayfield (6 mi from Bayfield)

Sep 11, 2022 · 0.75 in (penny) · Vallecito (7 mi from Bayfield)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bayfield

11 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bayfield since 2006, on 9 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Jul 3, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 17, 202463 mph, measuredDurango/Laplata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 202463 mph, measuredDurango/Laplata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202459 mph, measuredDurango/Laplata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202460 mph, measuredDurango/Laplata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 30, 202464 mph, measuredDurango/Laplata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202466 mph, measuredDurango/Laplata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 22, 201362 mph, measuredDurango/Laplata
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 201363 mph, measuredDurango/Laplata, Vallecito
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 200877 mph, measuredDurango/Laplata
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 Bayfield; 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 Bayfield.

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