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Hail history for Commerce City, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 30, 2024
Hail days since 200689
Days with hail 1 inch or larger71
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles62

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Commerce City on 89 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 30, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Commerce City ranks #24 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Commerce City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.75 in
penny		Wheat Ridge
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Commerce City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 20260.75 in
penny		Englewood
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Commerce City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261 in
quarter		Federal Hgt, Broomfield, Northglenn
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Commerce City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Arvada, Edgewater, Westminster
10 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Commerce City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Denver, Aurora, Buckley Air Force Base
15 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Commerce City		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Wheat Ridge, Denver, Buckley Air Force Base
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Commerce City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Henderson, Northglenn, Thornton
9 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Commerce City		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20250.75 in
penny		Arvada
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Commerce City		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 Commerce City by year

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When hail season peaks near Commerce City

Of the 89 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (38) and May (22).

JanFebMar2Apr22May38Jun15Jul11Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Commerce City

May 8, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Edgewater (9 mi from Commerce City)

National Weather Service description (English): The estimated damage is for the entire episode.

May 30, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Denver Intl. Airport (3 mi from Commerce City)

National Weather Service description (English): This includes Northfield and Central Park.

Jun 18, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Henderson (10 mi from Commerce City)

Jun 19, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Buckley Air Force Base (10 mi from Commerce City)

May 26, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hazeltine (6 mi from Commerce City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Commerce City

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 29, 2022EF?Commerce City
6 mi from Commerce City		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 24, 2015EF1Denver
6 mi from Commerce City		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 28, 2014EF0Adams City
8 mi from Commerce City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2014EF1Buckley Air Force Base
10 mi from Commerce City		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 21, 2014EF0Buckley Air Force Base
10 mi from Commerce City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 21, 2014EF0Aurora
7 mi from Commerce City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 26, 2010EF0Denver Intl. Airport
7 mi from Commerce City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2009EF0Adams City
2 mi from Commerce City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Commerce City

62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Commerce City since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 97 mph on Jun 18, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 26, 202658 mph, measuredWheat Ridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 202568 mph, measuredAurora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 202559 mph, measuredDenver
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedDenver, Westminster
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedNorthglenn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202466 mph, measuredDenver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202368 mph, measuredCommerce City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202364 mph, estimatedDenver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202360 mph, measuredAurora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202367 mph, measuredAurora
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 Commerce City; 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 Commerce City.

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