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Hail history for Garfield County, CO
13 hail reports in Garfield County since 2006 on 9 days. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 29, 2021.
Recent hail in Garfield County
No hail was reported in Garfield County in the last two years.
Hail days in Garfield County by year
When hail season peaks in Garfield County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Garfield County
51 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Garfield County since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 106 mph on Jun 6, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Rifle 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Rifle, Parachute 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Rifle 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Rifle 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Rifle 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Rifle Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 13, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Rifle Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Rifle Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Garfield Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Redstone 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 Garfield County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).