Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Morgan, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 16, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20064.25 inAug 8, 2009
Hail days since 200652
Days with hail 1 inch or larger39
Tornadoes within 10 miles15
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles54

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Morgan on 52 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Aug 8, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Fort Morgan

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 16, 20260.75 in
penny		Fort Morgan
1 hail report · closest near the center of Fort Morgan		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20262.75 in
baseball		Fort Morgan, Fort Morgan Airport, Brush
14 hail reports · closest near the center of Fort Morgan		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Weldona
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Morgan		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20260.75 in
penny		Brush
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Morgan		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 9, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Brush
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Fort Morgan		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 20251 in
quarter		Fort Morgan
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Fort Morgan		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Fort Morgan
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Fort Morgan		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 20251 in
quarter		Wiggins
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Morgan		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 20251 in
quarter		Fort Morgan
1 hail report · closest near the center of Fort Morgan		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20250.75 in
penny		Fort Morgan
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Fort Morgan		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 Fort Morgan by year

30620730820961021121221341421521611741819120321122123124625426

When hail season peaks near Fort Morgan

Of the 52 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (24) and May (10).

JanFeb1MarApr10May24Jun7Jul7Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fort Morgan

Aug 8, 2009 · 4.25 in · Fort Morgan Airport (6 mi from Fort Morgan)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail, up to grapefruit size, damaged corn crops. Most of the crop damage occurred north of State Highway 34 to Morgan County U, and along State Highway 144, east of State Highway 39. Damage to homes and vehicles was also reported. Minor damage was also reported at the Fort Morgan Golf Course.

Jun 28, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Fort Morgan Airport (3 mi from Fort Morgan)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail broke windows, damaged vehicles and shredded trees.

Jun 7, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Fort Morgan Airport (4 mi from Fort Morgan)

Jun 24, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Fort Morgan (1 mi from Fort Morgan)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of golfball to baseball size with considerable damage.

Jun 19, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Brush (9 mi from Fort Morgan)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Morgan

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 7, 2022EF0Fort Morgan
5 mi from Fort Morgan		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 7, 2022EF1Brush
6 mi from Fort Morgan		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 7, 2022EF0Brush
7 mi from Fort Morgan		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 7, 2022EF1Fort Morgan Airport
5 mi from Fort Morgan		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 7, 2022EF0Brush
6 mi from Fort Morgan		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2021EF0Gary
9 mi from Fort Morgan		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 27, 2019EF0Fort Morgan Airport
5 mi from Fort Morgan		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jul 29, 2018EF2Brush
10 mi from Fort Morgan		0.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 28, 2018EF0Fort Morgan Airport
6 mi from Fort Morgan		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 7, 2016EF0Fort Morgan Airport
7 mi from Fort Morgan		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 3, 2013EF0Fort Morgan
1 mi from Fort Morgan		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2010EF0Bijou
3 mi from Fort Morgan		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Morgan

54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Morgan since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jul 2, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 24, 202675 mph, estimatedBrush
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202566 mph, measuredFort Morgan Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202558 mph, measuredFort Morgan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202570 mph, measuredBrush, Fort Morgan, Fort Morgan Airport
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202475 mph, estimatedBrush
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202460 mph, measuredBrush
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202458 mph, measuredFort Morgan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202474 mph, measuredFort Morgan, Brush
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202367 mph, measuredFort Morgan Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 202370 mph, estimatedBrush
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 Fort Morgan; 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 Fort Morgan.

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