Hail History

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Hail history for Palmer Lake, CO

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 8, 2016
Hail days since 200670
Days with hail 1 inch or larger52
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles7

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Palmer Lake on 70 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 8, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Palmer Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20261 in
quarter		Greenland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Palmer Lake		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 1, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Greenland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Palmer Lake		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20251 in
quarter		Black Forest
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Palmer Lake		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 20251 in
quarter		Usaf Acdmy Colo
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Palmer Lake		NOAA Storm Events
May 24, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Palmer Lake
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Palmer Lake		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 Palmer Lake by year

7066072085094103111122132144157161176184192202212272324325226

When hail season peaks near Palmer Lake

Of the 70 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (22) and July (19).

JanFebMarApr12May22Jun19Jul13Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Palmer Lake

Jul 8, 2016 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Monument (5 mi from Palmer Lake)

Aug 23, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Usaf Acdmy Colo (9 mi from Palmer Lake)

May 26, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Monument (4 mi from Palmer Lake)

Jun 19, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Monument (3 mi from Palmer Lake)

Jul 5, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Monument (4 mi from Palmer Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported to media, then to NWS Pueblo.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Palmer Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 8, 2014EF1Fairplay
8 mi from Palmer Lake		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 8, 2014EF0Fairplay
3 mi from Palmer Lake		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2014EF0Greenland
5 mi from Palmer Lake		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 27, 2012EF0Greenland
10 mi from Palmer Lake		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 23, 2008EF1Woodland Park
9 mi from Palmer Lake		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Palmer Lake

7 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Palmer Lake since 2006, on 6 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 21, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 7, 202462 mph, measuredLarkspur
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202261 mph, measuredMonument
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 6, 202061 mph, measuredMonument
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 201158 mph, estimatedGreenland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 200969 mph, measuredMonument
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 22, 200660 mph, estimatedWoodland Park
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 Palmer Lake; 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.

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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 Palmer Lake.

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