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Hail history for Montezuma County, CO
13 hail reports in Montezuma County since 2006 on 10 days. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Oct 7, 2010.
Cities in Montezuma County
Recent hail in Montezuma County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Dolores, Cortez 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Montezuma County by year
When hail season peaks in Montezuma County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Montezuma County
24 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Montezuma County since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 16, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Cortez 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Dolores, Yellow Jacket, Arriola 6 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Cortez 1 wind report |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Mesa Verde Natl Park 1 wind report |
| Mar 4, 2022 | 58 mph, measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 71 mph, measured | Cortez Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2020 | 66 mph, measured | Cortez Airport 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 Montezuma 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).