Northglenn hail storm history
Adams County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Northglenn, located in Adams County on Colorado's Front Range, sits directly in the path of afternoon convective storms that track northeast from the Rocky Mountains during spring and early summer. This geographic position exposes the city to recurring hail risk, particularly when upper-level wind patterns channel moisture and instability across the foothills toward the plains.
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Hail risk in Northglenn peaks from May through July, when afternoon heating and atmospheric conditions most frequently support thunderstorm development. Secondary activity occurs in April and August. Most significant hail events in this corridor develop between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mountain Time, when daytime heating is strongest and storm cells moving off the Front Range encounter optimal wind shear.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 41 recorded events, 10 (24%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
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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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