Denver hail storm history
Denver County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Denver County sits on the Colorado Front Range, where afternoon convective storms tracking northeast from the Rocky Mountains create a corridor of elevated hail risk. The city's location at the base of the Front Range places it in the path of storms that develop over higher terrain and move across the metropolitan area, making hail a recurring weather hazard for homeowners.
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Hail risk in Denver peaks from May through July, with secondary activity in April and August. Most significant hail events occur in the afternoon and early evening hours between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mountain Time, when atmospheric instability is greatest. These seasonal patterns reflect the typical timing of convective storm development in the Front Range corridor.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 127 recorded events, 36 (28%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
The report was taken near 53rd avenue and Central Park boulevard.
Mping public report.
Heavy rain also accompanied the storm, 0.95 inch in 20 minutes.
Denver Tower reported that 3 inches of hail had accumulated on airport operating surfaces, which cau…
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Storm Events Database. Publication lag is approximately 75 days — current-year events may be incomplete.
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