Hail History

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Hail history for Black Forest, CO

Last hail within 10 milesJul 6, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 19, 2018
Hail days since 2006133
Days with hail 1 inch or larger110
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles16

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Black Forest on 133 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Black Forest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Falcon, Black Forest
9 hail reports · closest near the center of Black Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 20251 in
quarter		Usaf Acdmy Colo
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Black Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 20251 in
quarter		Falcon
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Black Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Falcon, Colorado Spgs, Usaf Acdmy Colo
9 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Black Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Usaf Acdmy Colo, Peterson AFB, Falcon
9 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Black Forest		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Usaf Acdmy Colo, Peterson AFB, Black Forest
12 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Black Forest		NOAA Storm Events
May 28, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Peterson AFB
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Black Forest		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 Black Forest by year

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When hail season peaks near Black Forest

Of the 133 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (43) and June (42).

JanFebMar1Apr24May42Jun43Jul19Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Black Forest

Jun 19, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Black Forest (4 mi from Black Forest)

Jun 7, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Peterson AFB (8 mi from Black Forest)

Jul 8, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Monument (9 mi from Black Forest)

Jul 28, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Falcon (7 mi from Black Forest)

Jul 5, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Black Forest (3 mi from Black Forest)

National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotter reported tennis ball size hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Black Forest

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 5, 2023EF?Black Forest
4 mi from Black Forest		2.2 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 8, 2019EF?Falcon
5 mi from Black Forest		0.5 mi long, 10 yd wide
Sep 9, 2017EF0Falcon
5 mi from Black Forest		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Black Forest

16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Black Forest since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 20, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 10, 202560 mph, measuredFalcon, Peyton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202258 mph, measuredUsaf Acdmy Colo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 27, 202260 mph, measuredUsaf Acdmy Colo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202261 mph, measuredMonument, Usaf Acdmy Colo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202160 mph, measuredPeterson AFB
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202061 mph, measuredMonument
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 201770 mph, estimatedFalcon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 201779 mph, measuredUsaf Acdmy Colo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201084 mph, measuredUsaf Acdmy Colo, Black Forest
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 200969 mph, measuredMonument
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 Black Forest; 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.

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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 Black Forest.

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