Evans hail storm history
Weld County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Evans, located in Weld County on Colorado's Front Range, experiences hail produced by afternoon convective storms that track northeast from the Rocky Mountains. The town's geography—positioned where moisture-laden air masses collide with elevated terrain—makes it part of a corridor with consistent hail exposure. Homeowners in Evans face recurring risk from storms capable of producing significant damage.
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Hail in Evans peaks during May, June, and July, when atmospheric conditions favor storm development across the Front Range. A secondary risk period occurs in April and August. Most significant hail events in this area develop between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mountain Time, when afternoon heating destabilizes the atmosphere and triggers organized convective activity.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 64 recorded events, 18 (28%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
Average size of the hailstones was 0.5 inches and the duration lasted 12 minutes.
Picture from Social Media with a few larger stones as well.
Report from mping.
Strong winds and large hail accompanied a thunderstorm that struck between Keenseburg and Roggen. O…
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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