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Historical hail archive: January 2016–December 2025. NOAA radar estimates within 25 miles of each city centre. ZIP matches use the first three digits; this is not a property-level report or a live alert service. Coverage and source.

El Paso County · Colorado · NOAA radar record 2016–2025

Hail damage in Colorado Springs, CO

Radar has detected hail over Colorado Springs on 447 separate days since 2016. On 128 of them the largest stone was estimated at golf-ball size or bigger. The biggest was 10.2 cm on July 8, 2023.

86/100 RoofTake Score — Very high hail exposure · ranked 4 of 50 metros we cover

A very high value in this historical exposure model. This is not a national percentile or a diagnosis of your roof; the component values explain the result.

How we got to that number
ComponentValueWeightContribution
Frequency
Hail days per year at 1.00 in (2.5 cm) or larger		79 / 100× 0.3527.7
Severity
Largest stone radar estimated in the whole window		100 / 100× 0.3030.0
Recency
How long since the last 2 in (5 cm) day		94 / 100× 0.2018.7
Concentration
Hail days per year reaching golf-ball size		64 / 100× 0.159.6
RoofTake Score86

The score describes an area, not a house. Two roofs on the same street of different ages face very different risk from the identical storm. The whole formula and its weights are on the methodology page, and you can recompute it yourself from our public data.

447hail days on radar since 2016
128at golf-ball size (1.75 in) or larger
10.2 cmlargest stone estimated, July 8, 2023
44.7hail days per year, average

Elevation and terrain make El Paso County one of the most hail-struck in Colorado.

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Data last refreshed: · source: NOAA NCEI Severe Weather Data Inventory, dataset nx3hail

The ten biggest hail days in Colorado Springs since 2016

DateRadar max sizeMetric ComparisonSignatures
July 29, 20164.00 in10.2 cmGrapefruit140
June 13, 20184.00 in10.2 cmGrapefruit116
July 23, 20184.00 in10.2 cmGrapefruit54
August 6, 20184.00 in10.2 cmGrapefruit125
July 8, 20234.00 in10.2 cmGrapefruit29
June 13, 20163.75 in9.5 cmTeacup56
July 20, 20233.75 in9.5 cmTeacup50
July 7, 20243.75 in9.5 cmTeacup69
August 8, 20183.50 in8.9 cmTeacup136
June 7, 20223.50 in8.9 cmTeacup103

"Signatures" is the number of separate radar volume scans that detected hail in a storm cell within 25 miles that day. More signatures means a longer-lived or larger storm, not necessarily bigger stones.

Hail days by year

201655
201750
201841
201950
202030
202136
202231
202356
202435
202563

Busiest year in the record: 2025 with 63 hail days.

Hail days by month

Mar4
Apr7
May58
Jun117
Jul147
Aug97
Sep15
Oct2

Peak month: July. Hail season in Colorado is short and it is not distributed evenly — most of the annual risk arrives in a few weeks.

What to do with this if you own a roof in Colorado Springs

  1. Find your dates. Look up your ZIP for the record nearest you, and note every day at 1.00 in or above since you bought the house.
  2. Work out whether your roof could have survived them. A twelve-year-old asphalt roof and a two-year-old one respond very differently to the same stone — the age calculator explains why.
  3. Look, before you file. Nine photographs, none of them requiring you to get on the roof.
  4. Check the arithmetic. If the actual cash value of the damage is under your deductible, filing pays nothing — work it out first.
  5. Then write. The letter generator puts the Colorado Springs radar record and the NOAA citation into your notice of claim.

Every hail day radar recorded near Colorado Springs

447 days, most recent first. Sizes are radar estimates of the largest stone aloft in the cell, not measurements at any address.

  1. September 29, 2025
    0.50 in (1.3 cm) — Marble size, radar-estimated
    1 radar signature · closest signature 16.8 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 20%
  2. September 20, 2025
    0.50 in (1.3 cm) — Marble size, radar-estimated
    1 radar signature · closest signature 22.75 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 10%
  3. September 18, 2025
    3.00 in (7.6 cm) — Teacup size, radar-estimated
    50 radar signatures · closest signature 11.3 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 100%
  4. September 17, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    53 radar signatures · closest signature 2.66 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 90%
  5. September 7, 2025
    0.75 in (1.9 cm) — Penny size, radar-estimated
    3 radar signatures · closest signature 19.39 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 30%
  6. August 29, 2025
    2.25 in (5.7 cm) — Hen egg size, radar-estimated
    20 radar signatures · closest signature 6.04 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 80%
  7. August 27, 2025
    1.25 in (3.2 cm) — Half dollar size, radar-estimated
    5 radar signatures · closest signature 7.77 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 50%
  8. August 24, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    20 radar signatures · closest signature 0.61 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  9. August 22, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    48 radar signatures · closest signature 9.64 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 60%
  10. August 19, 2025
    0.75 in (1.9 cm) — Penny size, radar-estimated
    3 radar signatures · closest signature 14.37 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 30%
  11. August 18, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    23 radar signatures · closest signature 13.03 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  12. August 11, 2025
    1.25 in (3.2 cm) — Half dollar size, radar-estimated
    10 radar signatures · closest signature 15.79 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  13. August 10, 2025
    3.50 in (8.9 cm) — Teacup size, radar-estimated
    108 radar signatures · closest signature 7.54 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 100%
  14. August 2, 2025
    1.50 in (3.8 cm) — Ping-pong ball size, radar-estimated
    9 radar signatures · closest signature 11.16 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 60%
  15. August 1, 2025
    2.25 in (5.7 cm) — Hen egg size, radar-estimated
    61 radar signatures · closest signature 5.89 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 90%
  16. July 31, 2025
    0.75 in (1.9 cm) — Penny size, radar-estimated
    8 radar signatures · closest signature 1.75 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 30%
  17. July 30, 2025
    2.25 in (5.7 cm) — Hen egg size, radar-estimated
    61 radar signatures · closest signature 7.61 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 100%
  18. July 29, 2025
    2.00 in (5.1 cm) — Hen egg size, radar-estimated
    16 radar signatures · closest signature 13.27 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  19. July 25, 2025
    1.25 in (3.2 cm) — Half dollar size, radar-estimated
    10 radar signatures · closest signature 9.01 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 50%
  20. July 24, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    15 radar signatures · closest signature 20.8 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 60%
  21. July 23, 2025
    1.00 in (2.5 cm) — Quarter size, radar-estimated
    4 radar signatures · closest signature 22.89 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 30%
  22. July 22, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    32 radar signatures · closest signature 11.16 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 80%
  23. July 18, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    8 radar signatures · closest signature 22.69 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  24. July 17, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    14 radar signatures · closest signature 12.6 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  25. July 16, 2025
    3.25 in (8.3 cm) — Teacup size, radar-estimated
    60 radar signatures · closest signature 5.02 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 100%
  26. July 14, 2025
    2.25 in (5.7 cm) — Hen egg size, radar-estimated
    59 radar signatures · closest signature 8.91 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 80%
  27. July 13, 2025
    0.75 in (1.9 cm) — Penny size, radar-estimated
    8 radar signatures · closest signature 14.83 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 20%
  28. July 12, 2025
    1.50 in (3.8 cm) — Ping-pong ball size, radar-estimated
    6 radar signatures · closest signature 24.32 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 60%
  29. July 11, 2025
    1.50 in (3.8 cm) — Ping-pong ball size, radar-estimated
    25 radar signatures · closest signature 9.07 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 60%
  30. July 10, 2025
    0.75 in (1.9 cm) — Penny size, radar-estimated
    9 radar signatures · closest signature 15.31 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 40%
  31. July 7, 2025
    2.50 in (6.3 cm) — Tennis ball size, radar-estimated
    100 radar signatures · closest signature 3.18 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 90%
  32. July 6, 2025
    3.00 in (7.6 cm) — Teacup size, radar-estimated
    161 radar signatures · closest signature 1.52 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 100%
  33. July 5, 2025
    0.50 in (1.3 cm) — Marble size, radar-estimated
    5 radar signatures · closest signature 18.91 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 20%
  34. July 4, 2025
    1.00 in (2.5 cm) — Quarter size, radar-estimated
    3 radar signatures · closest signature 10.81 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 50%
  35. July 1, 2025
    1.50 in (3.8 cm) — Ping-pong ball size, radar-estimated
    67 radar signatures · closest signature 11.86 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  36. June 30, 2025
    1.00 in (2.5 cm) — Quarter size, radar-estimated
    7 radar signatures · closest signature 22.53 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 60%
  37. June 29, 2025
    0.75 in (1.9 cm) — Penny size, radar-estimated
    33 radar signatures · closest signature 14.82 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 50%
  38. June 25, 2025
    1.00 in (2.5 cm) — Quarter size, radar-estimated
    28 radar signatures · closest signature 10.99 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 50%
  39. June 24, 2025
    1.25 in (3.2 cm) — Half dollar size, radar-estimated
    18 radar signatures · closest signature 3.87 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 60%
  40. June 17, 2025
    2.25 in (5.7 cm) — Hen egg size, radar-estimated
    111 radar signatures · closest signature 1.04 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 90%
  41. June 16, 2025
    1.50 in (3.8 cm) — Ping-pong ball size, radar-estimated
    49 radar signatures · closest signature 4.67 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 60%
  42. June 15, 2025
    0.75 in (1.9 cm) — Penny size, radar-estimated
    8 radar signatures · closest signature 1.01 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 20%
  43. June 14, 2025
    1.00 in (2.5 cm) — Quarter size, radar-estimated
    66 radar signatures · closest signature 1.57 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 40%
  44. June 13, 2025
    1.00 in (2.5 cm) — Quarter size, radar-estimated
    64 radar signatures · closest signature 0.64 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 40%
  45. June 12, 2025
    1.00 in (2.5 cm) — Quarter size, radar-estimated
    8 radar signatures · closest signature 20.25 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 30%
  46. June 11, 2025
    0.75 in (1.9 cm) — Penny size, radar-estimated
    9 radar signatures · closest signature 1.7 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 30%
  47. June 9, 2025
    1.50 in (3.8 cm) — Ping-pong ball size, radar-estimated
    19 radar signatures · closest signature 17.14 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  48. June 8, 2025
    2.00 in (5.1 cm) — Hen egg size, radar-estimated
    23 radar signatures · closest signature 6.7 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 80%
  49. June 6, 2025
    1.25 in (3.2 cm) — Half dollar size, radar-estimated
    30 radar signatures · closest signature 7.46 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 100%
  50. June 1, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    102 radar signatures · closest signature 2.71 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  51. May 31, 2025
    1.50 in (3.8 cm) — Ping-pong ball size, radar-estimated
    92 radar signatures · closest signature 9.44 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  52. May 30, 2025
    2.00 in (5.1 cm) — Hen egg size, radar-estimated
    99 radar signatures · closest signature 5.53 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 80%
  53. May 29, 2025
    1.50 in (3.8 cm) — Ping-pong ball size, radar-estimated
    14 radar signatures · closest signature 21.36 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  54. May 28, 2025
    1.50 in (3.8 cm) — Ping-pong ball size, radar-estimated
    32 radar signatures · closest signature 5.1 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 70%
  55. May 27, 2025
    1.25 in (3.2 cm) — Half dollar size, radar-estimated
    55 radar signatures · closest signature 16.15 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 90%
  56. May 26, 2025
    1.00 in (2.5 cm) — Quarter size, radar-estimated
    20 radar signatures · closest signature 4.05 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 90%
  57. May 25, 2025
    1.75 in (4.4 cm) — Golf ball size, radar-estimated
    13 radar signatures · closest signature 23.16 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 80%
  58. May 24, 2025
    2.75 in (7.0 cm) — Baseball size, radar-estimated
    68 radar signatures · closest signature 18.72 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 100%
  59. May 11, 2025
    1.25 in (3.2 cm) — Half dollar size, radar-estimated
    24 radar signatures · closest signature 19.04 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 60%
  60. April 25, 2025
    0.50 in (1.3 cm) — Marble size, radar-estimated
    2 radar signatures · closest signature 13.62 mi from the centroid · hail probability 100%, severe 20%

Showing the 60 most recent of 447. The full record is in the JSON we publish: colorado-springs-co.json.

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Hail in Colorado Springs, CO: common questions

How often does Colorado Springs get damaging hail?

Radar recorded 447 hail days within 25 miles of the city centre between 2016 and 2025 — an average of 44.7 a year, of which 12.8 a year were at golf-ball size or larger. Not every one of those damages roofs.

When is hail season in Colorado Springs?

The busiest month in this record is July, and 2025 was the busiest single year with 63 hail days.

Does this mean my roof is damaged?

No. These are radar estimates of the largest stone aloft in a storm cell somewhere within 25 miles of the city centre. Whether anything landed on your street, and whether it damaged your particular roof, needs somebody to look.

How do I use this for an insurance claim?

A specific date with a public, citable source is what turns 'sometime last year' into a date of loss. Use the claim letter generator, which pulls the date and the NOAA citation in for you.

Why 25 miles?

It is wide enough to catch storms that clipped the metro and narrow enough that the number still means something for a house inside it. The same radius is used for every metro so the pages are comparable.

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