Hail History

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Hail history for Westminster, 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 200670
Days with hail 1 inch or larger56
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles59

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Westminster on 70 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 18, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Westminster ranks #42 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Westminster

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20260.75 in
penny		Lakewood, Wheat Ridge
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Westminster		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261 in
quarter		Federal Hgt, Broomfield, Northglenn
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Westminster		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Arvada, Golden, Edgewater
14 hail reports · closest near the center of Westminster		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 1, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Denver
13 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Westminster		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 20250.75 in
penny		Lafayette
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Westminster		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Wheat Ridge, Denver, Edgewater
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Westminster		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Henderson, Broomfield, Northglenn
14 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Westminster		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20250.75 in
penny		Arvada
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Westminster		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 Westminster by year

30630720880961041112136144153161174186192012122723424425426

When hail season peaks near Westminster

Of the 70 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (29) and May (16).

JanFebMar1Apr16May29Jun15Jul8Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Westminster

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

May 8, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Edgewater (6 mi from Westminster)

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 Westminster)

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

May 26, 2010 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hazeltine (10 mi from Westminster)

Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arvada (4 mi from Westminster)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westminster

DateRatingWherePath
May 24, 2009EF0Adams City
7 mi from Westminster		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Westminster

59 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Westminster since 2006, on 32 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 24, 202661 mph, measuredRocky Flats
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 202564 mph, measuredJefferson Co Airport, Golden, Denver
5 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
2 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, 202270 mph, estimatedDenver
2 wind reports		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 Westminster; 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 Westminster.

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