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Hail history for Highlands Ranch, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months7
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 19, 2018
Hail days since 200685
Days with hail 1 inch or larger64
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles55

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highlands Ranch on 85 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 19, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Highlands Ranch ranks #34 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Highlands Ranch

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Castle Pines, Parker
7 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Highlands Ranch		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Foxfield
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Highlands Ranch		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 20261 in
quarter		Englewood
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Highlands Ranch		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Foxfield, Centennial
4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Highlands Ranch		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Littleton
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Highlands Ranch		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Highlands Ranch
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Highlands Ranch		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 27, 20250.75 in
penny		Louviers, Parker
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Highlands Ranch		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 Highlands Ranch by year

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When hail season peaks near Highlands Ranch

Of the 85 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (32) and July (20).

JanFebMar2Apr14May32Jun20Jul13Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Highlands Ranch

Jun 19, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Englewood (7 mi from Highlands Ranch)

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

Jun 7, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Walnut Hills (8 mi from Highlands Ranch)

Jun 6, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sullivan (6 mi from Highlands Ranch)

Jun 14, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Brookridge (5 mi from Highlands Ranch)

Jul 15, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Glendale (6 mi from Highlands Ranch)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Highlands Ranch

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 22, 2023EF1Highlands Ranch
2 mi from Highlands Ranch		6.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Sep 6, 2019EF0Highlands Ranch
5 mi from Highlands Ranch		0.0 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 24, 2009EF0Acequia
4 mi from Highlands Ranch		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 24, 2008EF0Parker
9 mi from Highlands Ranch		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highlands Ranch

55 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highlands Ranch since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 6, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 29, 202658 mph, measuredLone Tree
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 15, 202664 mph, measuredLone Tree
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 8, 202666 mph, measuredHighlands Ranch
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 202560 mph, measuredHighlands Ranch, Parker
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202566 mph, measuredCentennial Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202461 mph, measuredParker, Highlands Ranch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202458 mph, estimatedSmoky Hill
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202370 mph, estimatedDenver
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 202376 mph, measuredHighlands Ranch
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202360 mph, measuredCentennial 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 Highlands Ranch; 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 Highlands Ranch.

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