Hail history for Archuleta County, CO

Archuleta County has 6 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 4 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on September 29, 2014.

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 6 since 1999

1″ or larger 4 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · September 29, 2014

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 6 of 6 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 20, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
September 29, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
September 22, 2013	1.25″	Half dollar
April 15, 2012	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2004	0.88″	Nickel
April 25, 1999	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 20, 2016 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail was observed at Stevens Field Airport.

September 29, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball sized hail was reported by several members of the public just east of Pagosa Springs in a sparsely populated location. Some damage occurred to vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	1	1	4	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 Archuleta County

Has it ever hailed in Archuleta County?

Yes — 6 hail events have been recorded for Archuleta County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1999, including 4 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Archuleta County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Archuleta County, CO is August 20, 2016, 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 Archuleta County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on September 29, 2014. 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.

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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.