Hail History

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Hail history for Lamar, CO

Last hail within 10 milesMay 29, 20242 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Aug 10, 2017
Hail days since 200642
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles93

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lamar on 42 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 10, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Lamar

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

Hail days near Lamar by year

10640710830911031151211341441516217181193203213221232242526

When hail season peaks near Lamar

Of the 42 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and May (13).

JanFebMar1Apr13May17Jun8Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Lamar

Aug 10, 2017 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lamar (4 mi from Lamar)

May 23, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lamar (0 mi from Lamar)

National Weather Service description (English): Damaging large hail occurred in Lamar for around 15 minutes.

May 24, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lamar (7 mi from Lamar)

Jul 6, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lamar (0 mi from Lamar)

Jun 11, 2009 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Lamar Airport (9 mi from Lamar)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lamar

DateRatingWherePath
May 30, 2023EF0Wiley
10 mi from Lamar		4.6 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 7, 2022EF?Lamar
8 mi from Lamar		6.4 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 26, 2019EF?Lamar
3 mi from Lamar		0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 27, 2012EF2Lamar Airport
8 mi from Lamar		2.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 27, 2012EF2Mc Clave
8 mi from Lamar		6.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 27, 2012EF2Lamar
4 mi from Lamar		19.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 24, 2011EF0Lamar
5 mi from Lamar		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 15, 2010EF0Lamar
2 mi from Lamar		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 13, 2009EF0Wiley
8 mi from Lamar		0.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 14, 2007EF0Lamar
5 mi from Lamar		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lamar

93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lamar since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on May 2, 2021.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202666 mph, measuredLamar
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 31, 202677 mph, measuredLamar, McClave
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 202662 mph, measuredLamar
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202660 mph, measuredLamar
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202666 mph, measuredLamar
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 202566 mph, measuredLamar Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 30, 202561 mph, measuredLamar Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202472 mph, measuredLamar Airport, Lamar, Wiley
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 15, 202458 mph, measuredLamar Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 25, 202464 mph, measuredLamar 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 Lamar; 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.

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 Lamar.

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