Hail history for Garfield County, CO

Garfield County has 20 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 11 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on September 1, 1984.

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 20 since 1984

1″ or larger 11 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · September 1, 1984

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 Garfield County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 20 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 1, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 29, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 11, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
June 30, 2011	0.88″	Nickel
August 4, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2010	0.75″	Penny
June 12, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2010	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 1, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail estimated to be an inch in diameter was reported on social media from Carbondale.

July 29, 2021 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Ping pong ball sized hail fell 18 miles east of Buford in Garfield County. The hail dented vehicles and broke the skylights on several campers at the Trappers Lake Campground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	1	10	6	2

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 Garfield County

Has it ever hailed in Garfield County?

Yes — 20 hail events have been recorded for Garfield County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1984, including 11 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Garfield County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Garfield County, CO is August 1, 2023, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Garfield County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on September 1, 1984. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service 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.

More Colorado hail history

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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.