Hail history for Douglas County, CO

Douglas County has 428 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 291 of them 1″ or larger and 16 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on August 10, 2004.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 428 since 1961

1″ or larger 291 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 16 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · August 10, 2004

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.

When it hails in Douglas County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Douglas County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 428 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
October 27, 2025	0.75″	Penny
October 27, 2025	0.75″	Penny
October 27, 2025	0.75″	Penny
October 27, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 24, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 24, 2025	0.75″	Penny
August 10, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2024	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

October 27, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

The report was received from MPING.

August 10, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The report was from Mping.

June 11, 1999 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hail, up to golfball size and accumulating several inches deep, caused a large section of a corrugated metal roof of a greenhouse complex to collapse. About a third of the roof covering the 30,000 square foot building collapsed. Thirty five workers were trapped in the debris, 3 people were treated for minor injuries. Hail piled up 1-2 feet deep blocked the roadways, slowing down emergency vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	8	28	47	109	159	75

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 Douglas County

Has it ever hailed in Douglas County?

Yes — 428 hail events have been recorded for Douglas County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 291 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Douglas County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Douglas County, CO is October 27, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Douglas County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on August 10, 2004. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.

More Colorado hail history

All 64 Colorado counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.