Hail history for Huerfano County, CO

Huerfano County has 92 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 57 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 26, 2007.

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 92 since 1968

1″ or larger 57 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 26, 2007

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 Huerfano County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 92 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 17, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2021	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 30, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
August 14, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
August 14, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 17, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell in Huerfano County from severe thunderstorms.

June 17, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to 1 inches in diameter fell in Huerfano County from severe thunderstorms.

June 26, 2007 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Very large hail damaged vehicles, broke windows, and destroyed roofs on structures in a mostly rural area.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	2	2	12	46	23	5

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 Huerfano County

Has it ever hailed in Huerfano County?

Yes — 92 hail events have been recorded for Huerfano County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 57 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Huerfano County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Huerfano County, CO is June 17, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Huerfano County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 26, 2007. 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

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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.