Golden hail storm history
Jefferson County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Golden is located in Jefferson County on Colorado's Front Range, a corridor where afternoon convective storms tracking northeast from the Rocky Mountains create consistent hail risk. The county's elevation and terrain funnel severe weather systems that produce hail capable of damaging roofs and vehicles.
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Hail risk in Golden peaks during May, June, and July, with secondary activity in April and August. Most significant hail events occur in the afternoon and early evening between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mountain Time, when solar heating destabilizes the atmosphere and triggers thunderstorm development along the Front Range.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 49 recorded events, 17 (35%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
The report was from mPING.
The report was from mping.
Dozens were injured at Red Rocks Park when a severe thunderstorm pummeled the venue with large hail.
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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