Hail History

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Hail history for Golden, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)May 8, 2017
Hail days since 200662
Days with hail 1 inch or larger50
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles25

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Golden on 62 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 8, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Golden

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.75 in
penny		Lakewood, Wheat Ridge
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Golden		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Morrison
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Golden		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Kittredge, Arvada, Bergen Park
17 hail reports · closest near the center of Golden		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261 in
quarter		Denver
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Golden		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 20251 in
quarter		Bergen Park
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Golden		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 20250.75 in
penny		Jefferson Co Airport
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Golden		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Wheat Ridge, Edgewater
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Golden		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20250.75 in
penny		Lakewood, Pleasant View
3 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Golden		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20250.75 in
penny		Arvada
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Golden		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 Golden by year

3062073085093101111121391431531621751841912022122523124525426

When hail season peaks near Golden

Of the 62 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (22) and May (13).

JanFebMar1Apr13May22Jun10Jul13Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Golden

May 8, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Edgewater (7 mi from Golden)

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

Jun 22, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Indian Hills (8 mi from Golden)

Jul 3, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Golden (9 mi from Golden)

Aug 19, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · Golden (3 mi from Golden)

Jun 21, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Idledale (6 mi from Golden)

National Weather Service description (English): Dozens were injured at Red Rocks Park when a severe thunderstorm pummeled the venue with large hail.

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Golden

25 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Golden since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 77 mph on Mar 30, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 30, 202660 mph, measuredWhite Ranch Open Sp, Rocky Flats
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 202658 mph, measuredWheat Ridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 202670 mph, measuredRocky Flats, White Ranch Open
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202564 mph, measuredGolden
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202060 mph, measuredJefferson Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202067 mph, measuredJefferson Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202070 mph, measuredMorrison, Lakewood, Pleasant View
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 201860 mph, estimatedPleasant View
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 201862 mph, measuredJefferson Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 201860 mph, estimatedMorrison
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 Golden; 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 Golden.

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