Hail History

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Hail history for Milliken, CO

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 17, 2025
Hail days since 200656
Days with hail 1 inch or larger43
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles16

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Milliken on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 17, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Milliken

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20261.25 in
half dollar
Johnstown
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Milliken
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Greeley, Johnstown
6 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Milliken
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20252.75 in
baseball
Johnstown, Platteville
7 hail reports · closest near the center of Milliken
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 4, 20250.75 in
penny
Platteville
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Milliken
NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20250.75 in
penny
Johnstown
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Milliken
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 20251 in
quarter
La Salle, Evans
2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Milliken
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 Milliken by year

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When hail season peaks near Milliken

Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (18) and May (16).

JanFebMar1Apr16May18Jun15Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Milliken

Jun 17, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Johnstown (1 mi from Milliken)

National Weather Service description (English): Picture from Social Media with a few larger stones as well.

Jul 10, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Johnstown (2 mi from Milliken)

Jul 20, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Platteville (8 mi from Milliken)

National Weather Service description (English): Two separate storms moved across Miller Farm, near State Highway 66 and County Road 19, and caused widespread crop damage. Approximately 200 acres of the farm was devastated by strong winds, heavy rain and hail. In all, 400 farms were directly impacted by the storms with widespread crop damage across Larimer and Weld Counties.

Jul 29, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Greeley (10 mi from Milliken)

Jul 29, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Evans (9 mi from Milliken)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Milliken

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 20, 2024EF?Platteville
8 mi from Milliken
0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 7, 2014EF0Platteville
7 mi from Milliken
2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Aug 3, 2013EF0Johnstown
4 mi from Milliken
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 18, 2010EF0Firestone J Bar B Airport
7 mi from Milliken
0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 22, 2008EF3Platteville Airport
9 mi from Milliken
24.3 mi long, 1,760 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Milliken

16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Milliken since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 7, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 6, 2026damage reportedGarden City
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202460 mph, estimatedCampion, Mead
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202490 mph, estimatedLa Salle
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202369 mph, estimatedJohnstown
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202370 mph, estimatedJohnstown, Windsor, La Salle
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 201669 mph, estimatedGreeley
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 201460 mph, measuredWindsor
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 201470 mph, measuredGreeley
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 201460 mph, estimatedGates
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 201358 mph, estimatedEvans
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 Milliken; 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 Milliken.

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