Hail History

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Hail history for Brighton, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 22, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 18, 2018
Hail days since 200658
Days with hail 1 inch or larger49
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles27

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brighton on 58 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 18, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Brighton ranks #164 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Brighton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 22, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Brighton, Fort Lupton
3 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Brighton		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 8, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Fort Lupton
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Brighton		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 20251 in
quarter		Fort Lupton
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Brighton		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Barr Lake, Henderson, Northglenn
10 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Brighton		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 20251 in
quarter		Hudson Airport
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Brighton		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 Brighton by year

10630710840941041111213314215316217518619320321122423324325226

When hail season peaks near Brighton

Of the 58 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (20) and May (15).

JanFebMar3Apr15May20Jun11Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Brighton

May 26, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Barr Lake (3 mi from Brighton)

Jun 18, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Brighton (0 mi from Brighton)

Jun 11, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Brighton (1 mi from Brighton)

Jun 2, 2008 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brighton (2 mi from Brighton)

Jul 20, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fort Lupton (7 mi from Brighton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brighton

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 13, 2025EF?Barr Lake
4 mi from Brighton		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 5, 2022EF?Denver Intl. Airport
8 mi from Brighton		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 12, 2022EF?Denver Intl. Airport
9 mi from Brighton		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF0Barr Lake
5 mi from Brighton		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 7, 2015EF0Fort Lupton
4 mi from Brighton		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 28, 2014EF0Fort Lupton
5 mi from Brighton		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2014EF1Barr Lake
10 mi from Brighton		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 26, 2010EF0Denver Intl. Airport
9 mi from Brighton		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 7, 2009EF0Northglenn
10 mi from Brighton		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2008EF1Dacono
9 mi from Brighton		0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 14, 2007EF0Fort Lupton
7 mi from Brighton		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brighton

27 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brighton since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 20, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 202464 mph, measuredDacono, Broomfield
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202358 mph, measuredDenver Intl. Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202060 mph, measuredHenderson, Brighton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202061 mph, measuredThornton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202081 mph, estimatedLochbuie, Barr Lake, Brighton
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 201460 mph, estimatedBarr Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 201459 mph, measuredHenderson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 201360 mph, measuredBroomfield, Northglenn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201360 mph, estimatedNorthglenn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 201160 mph, measuredNorthglenn
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 Brighton; 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 Brighton.

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