Hail history for Delta County, CO

Delta County has 7 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 0 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 0.88″ (nickel) on August 18, 2003.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 7 since 1993

1″ or larger 0 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 0.88″ nickel · August 18, 2003

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 7 of 7 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 18, 2003	0.88″	Nickel
August 21, 2001	0.75″	Penny
July 26, 2001	0.88″	Nickel
July 15, 2000	0.75″	Penny
June 19, 2000	0.75″	Penny
June 21, 1994	0.5″	Mothball
August 5, 1993	0.5″	Mothball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Delta County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

June 21, 1994 · 0.5″ (mothball)

Marble-size hail caused considerable damage to peach and apple orchards near Eckert (38 miles southeast of Grand Junction).

August 5, 1993 · 0.5″ (mothball)

Marble-size hail caused major damage to the fruit and vegetable crops in the Paonia area (27 miles northeast of Montrose).

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	2	5	0	0

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Delta County

Has it ever hailed in Delta County?

Yes — 7 hail events have been recorded for Delta County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1993, including 0 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Delta County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Delta County, CO is August 18, 2003, with 0.88″ (nickel) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Delta County?

0.88″ (nickel), recorded on August 18, 2003. Hail that size is below the National Weather Service 1″ severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.