Hail History

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Hail history for Denver, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months6
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 19, 2018
Hail days since 200699
Days with hail 1 inch or larger77
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Denver on 99 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Denver ranks #11 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Denver

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.75 in
penny		Lakewood, Wheat Ridge
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Denver		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 20261 in
quarter		Englewood
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Denver		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261 in
quarter		Broomfield
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Denver		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Littleton
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Denver		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Arvada, Edgewater, Westminster
12 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Denver		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Denver, Aurora, Buckley Air Force Base
15 hail reports · closest near the center of Denver		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Wheat Ridge, Denver, Buckley Air Force Base
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Denver		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Lakewood, Pleasant View
3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Denver		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 20250.75 in
penny		Aurora Cherry Creek
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Denver		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20250.75 in
penny		Arvada
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Denver		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 Denver by year

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When hail season peaks near Denver

Of the 99 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (40) and May (25).

JanFebMar2Apr25May40Jun17Jul12Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Denver

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

National Weather Service description (English): The property estimate value was the total storm damage summary for the event.

May 8, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Edgewater (6 mi from Denver)

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

May 30, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Denver Intl. Airport (7 mi from Denver)

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

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

Jun 14, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brookridge (8 mi from Denver)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Denver

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 24, 2015EF1Denver
4 mi from Denver		2.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2014EF1Buckley Air Force Base
10 mi from Denver		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 21, 2014EF0Buckley Air Force Base
10 mi from Denver		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 21, 2014EF0Aurora
9 mi from Denver		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2009EF0Adams City
8 mi from Denver		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Denver

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Denver 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)
Jul 10, 202559 mph, measuredDenver
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedDenver, Westminster
2 wind reports		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 20, 202370 mph, estimatedDenver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202270 mph, estimatedDenver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202060 mph, measuredGlendale, Greenwood Vlg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202064 mph, measuredDenver Intl. Airport
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 Denver; 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 Denver.

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