Lafayette hail storm history
Boulder County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Lafayette sits on the Boulder County segment of Colorado's Front Range, where afternoon convective storms tracking northeast from the Rocky Mountains create consistent hail risk during spring and early summer. The city's location in this storm corridor means residents face recurring exposure to hail events capable of causing structural damage to roofs, vehicles, and property.
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Hail risk in Lafayette peaks between May and July, with secondary risk extending into April and August. Most significant events occur in the afternoon window between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mountain Time, when heating and wind patterns are optimal for 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 25 recorded events, 12 (48%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
Report from mping.
The report was from mping.
Large hail broke car windows.
A severe thunderstorm destroyed over 200 acres of corn.
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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