Hail History

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Hail history for Columbine, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 19, 2018
Hail days since 200679
Days with hail 1 inch or larger58
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles35

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbine on 79 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Columbine

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.75 in
penny
Lakewood
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Columbine
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 20261 in
quarter
Englewood
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Columbine
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter
Morrison, Littleton
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Columbine
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball
Highlands Ranch
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Columbine
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20250.75 in
penny
Lakewood, Pleasant View
3 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Columbine
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 Columbine by year

206207108609210611312213714415516217718619120321222923424125426

When hail season peaks near Columbine

Of the 79 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (28) and July (19).

JanFebMar2Apr12May28Jun19Jul15Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Columbine

Jun 19, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Englewood (6 mi from Columbine)

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 Columbine)

Jun 14, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brookridge (6 mi from Columbine)

Jul 15, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Glendale (9 mi from Columbine)

Jun 21, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Idledale (9 mi from Columbine)

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 Columbine

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 22, 2023EF1Highlands Ranch
4 mi from Columbine
6.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 24, 2009EF0Acequia
5 mi from Columbine
0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbine

35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbine since 2006, on 18 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, 202376 mph, measuredHighlands Ranch
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202266 mph, measuredColumbine
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 3, 202164 mph, measuredHighlands Ranch
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202060 mph, measuredGlendale
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202081 mph, estimatedDenver, Centennial Airport, Columbine
12 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

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 Columbine; 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 Columbine.

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