Hail History

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Hail history for Penrose, CO

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20231.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 12, 2023
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles6

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Penrose on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 12, 2023. Hail is most common here in August and May.

Recent hail near Penrose

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

Hail days near Penrose by year

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When hail season peaks near Penrose

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and May (5).

JanFebMarApr5May5Jun4Jul6Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Penrose

Jun 12, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Penrose (1 mi from Penrose)

Jul 30, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Florence (6 mi from Penrose)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Penrose (1 mi from Penrose)

Jul 17, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Canon City (5 mi from Penrose)

Aug 26, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Florence (8 mi from Penrose)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Penrose

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 23, 2016EF?Fremont County Airport
5 mi from Penrose		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 25, 2014EF0Coal Creek
7 mi from Penrose		1.0 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Penrose

6 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Penrose since 2006, on 6 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 7, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 19, 202464 mph, measuredPenrose
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202458 mph, estimatedFremont County Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 7, 202458 mph, estimatedFremont County Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 7, 202270 mph, measuredFremont County Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202170 mph, estimatedFlorence
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202062 mph, measuredFremont County 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 Penrose; 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 Penrose.

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