Hail in Denver County, Colorado
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Denver County on 16 days since October 2020. That is more than 33% of US counties. It ranks 38 of 64 in Colorado.
The largest radar estimate was 3.4 inches on May 30, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was August 15, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | 3.4 in |
| June 1, 2026 | 2.1 in |
| June 21, 2023 | 1.9 in |
| June 13, 2021 | 1.8 in |
| August 3, 2023 | 1.55 in |
| June 25, 2025 | 1.55 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 98 hail reports since October 2020, and 32 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Colorado
- Weld County: 185 days
- Las Animas County: 168 days
- Lincoln County: 152 days
- Kit Carson County: 140 days
- Elbert County: 127 days
- Logan County: 127 days