Hail History

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Hail history for Orchard Mesa, CO

Last hail within 10 milesSep 19, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 2, 2009
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Orchard Mesa on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 2, 2009. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Orchard Mesa

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 19, 20260.5 in
marble		Redlands
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Orchard Mesa		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Orchard Mesa by year

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When hail season peaks near Orchard Mesa

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and June (4).

JanFebMarApr4May4JunJul3Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Orchard Mesa

May 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Durham (6 mi from Orchard Mesa)

National Weather Service description (English): NWS employees and trained spotters reported large hail across a significant swath of the Grand Valley, from the Redlands area to the downtown Grand Junction area. At least 800 vehicles were damaged, including vehicles parked outside at six vehicle dealerships.

Oct 19, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Grand Jct (3 mi from Orchard Mesa)

Aug 8, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Grand Jct (2 mi from Orchard Mesa)

Jun 30, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Durham (4 mi from Orchard Mesa)

Aug 4, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Redlands (4 mi from Orchard Mesa)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Orchard Mesa

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Orchard Mesa since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Apr 26, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 26, 202656 mph, measuredFruitvale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 13, 202564 mph, estimatedFruitvale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202463 mph, measuredWalker Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 202464 mph, measuredWalker Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 202361 mph, measuredWalker Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 18, 202158 mph, measuredOrchard Mesa, Walker Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202145 mph, estimatedFruitvale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 31, 202058 mph, measuredWalker Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202063 mph, estimatedWalker Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202060 mph, estimatedDurham
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 Orchard Mesa; 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 Orchard Mesa.

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