Hail History

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Hail history for La Junta, CO

Last hail within 10 milesJul 3, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jul 5, 2023
Hail days since 200632
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Junta on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 5, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near La Junta

No hail was reported within 10 miles of La Junta in the last two years.

Hail days near La Junta by year

106407408109210111112131431521651718119201211223232242526

When hail season peaks near La Junta

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (10) and June (10).

JanFebMarApr10May10Jun3Jul7Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near La Junta

Jul 5, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · La Junta (0 mi from La Junta)

Jun 11, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · La Junta (0 mi from La Junta)

Jun 11, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swink (4 mi from La Junta)

May 18, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cheraw (10 mi from La Junta)

Sep 27, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Junta (0 mi from La Junta)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Junta

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 6, 2022EF0La Junta Airport
5 mi from La Junta		3.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 3, 2022EF?Las Animas
8 mi from La Junta		5.3 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 15, 2021EF?Rocky Ford
10 mi from La Junta		2.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 19, 2018EF0La Junta
4 mi from La Junta		0.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
May 8, 2015EF0La Junta
6 mi from La Junta		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 17, 2013EF0La Junta Airport
6 mi from La Junta		6.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Junta

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Junta since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Aug 6, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 31, 202658 mph, measuredCheraw
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202661 mph, measuredCheraw
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202669 mph, measuredCheraw
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 8, 202678 mph, measuredCheraw
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 20, 202459 mph, measuredLa Junta Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202472 mph, measuredLa Junta Airport, Cheraw
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202474 mph, measuredLa Junta Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 3, 202466 mph, measuredLa Junta Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 1, 202364 mph, measuredLa Junta Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202360 mph, measuredLa Junta 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 La Junta; 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 La Junta.

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