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Hail history for Fort Collins, CO
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Collins on 56 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 12, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Fort Collins ranks #69 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Fort Collins
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Harmony 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fort Collins |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Wellington, Severance, Windsor 5 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Fort Collins |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fort Collins by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Collins
Of the 56 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (23) and July (16).
Largest hail storms near Fort Collins
Jun 12, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Severance (9 mi from Fort Collins)
Jun 24, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Harmony (7 mi from Fort Collins)
Jul 27, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Severance (8 mi from Fort Collins)
Jun 17, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Wellington (9 mi from Fort Collins)
Jul 20, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Drakes (2 mi from Fort Collins)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Collins
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2008 | EF1 | Timnath 7 mi from Fort Collins |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Collins
20 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Collins since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 28, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Timnath 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 58 mph, measured | Fort Collins/Loveland 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 64 mph, measured | Laporte 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 81 mph, estimated | Wellington 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 75 mph, measured | Drakes, Harmony 4 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 58 mph, estimated | Mountain View 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2010 | 81 mph, estimated | Timnath, Nunn 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 74 mph, measured | Fort Collins/Loveland 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2009 | 60 mph, estimated | Fort Collins/Loveland 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 64 mph, estimated | Fort Collins 1 wind report |
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 Fort Collins; 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
- Windsor
72 hail days - Loveland
53 hail days - Johnstown
55 hail days - Greeley
54 hail days - Evans
55 hail days - Longmont
54 hail days - Firestone
66 hail days - Erie
71 hail days
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 Fort Collins.
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