Hail History

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Hail history for Northglenn, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jun 18, 2018
Hail days since 200665
Days with hail 1 inch or larger49
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles52

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Northglenn on 65 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 18, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Northglenn ranks #123 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Northglenn

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.75 in
penny		Wheat Ridge
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Northglenn		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261 in
quarter		Federal Hgt, Broomfield, Northglenn
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Northglenn		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Arvada, Jefferson Co Airport, Westminster
9 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Northglenn		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Denver
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Northglenn		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 20250.75 in
penny		Lafayette
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Northglenn		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Henderson, Broomfield, Northglenn
15 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Northglenn		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20250.75 in
penny		Arvada
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Northglenn		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 Northglenn by year

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When hail season peaks near Northglenn

Of the 65 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (29) and July (15).

JanFebMarApr13May29Jun15Jul8AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Northglenn

Jun 18, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Superior (9 mi from Northglenn)

May 8, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Edgewater (10 mi from Northglenn)

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

May 30, 2024 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Denver Intl. Airport (9 mi from Northglenn)

National Weather Service description (English): This includes Northfield and Central Park.

May 26, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hazeltine (7 mi from Northglenn)

Jul 5, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lafayette (9 mi from Northglenn)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Northglenn

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 29, 2022EF?Commerce City
9 mi from Northglenn		0.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 26, 2010EF0Denver Intl. Airport
9 mi from Northglenn		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 7, 2009EF0Northglenn
7 mi from Northglenn		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 24, 2009EF0Adams City
6 mi from Northglenn		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Northglenn

52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Northglenn since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 97 mph on Jun 18, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 26, 202658 mph, measuredWheat Ridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202559 mph, measuredDenver
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202558 mph, estimatedDenver, Westminster
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202560 mph, estimatedNorthglenn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202466 mph, measuredDenver, Erie, Broomfield
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202368 mph, measuredCommerce City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202364 mph, estimatedDenver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202260 mph, measuredDenver
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 9, 202060 mph, estimatedHenderson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202064 mph, measuredDenver Intl. 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 Northglenn; 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 Northglenn.

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