Hail history for Phillips County, CO

Phillips County has 219 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 159 of them 1″ or larger and 25 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on September 12, 2019.

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 219 since 1955

1″ or larger 159 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 25 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · September 12, 2019

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 Phillips County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 219 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 9, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 6, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
July 3, 2024	0.75″	Penny
April 25, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
April 25, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
April 25, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 8, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 8, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 3, 2024 · 0.75″ (penny)

The report was from mping.

September 11, 2019 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The hail damaged broke several windows to a house and damaged vehicles.

July 28, 2018 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Large hail the size of baseballs broke windshields and damaged trees.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	6	6	7	45	67	63	22

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 Phillips County

Has it ever hailed in Phillips County?

Yes — 219 hail events have been recorded for Phillips County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 159 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Phillips County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Phillips County, CO is September 9, 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 Phillips County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on September 12, 2019. 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.