Hail history for Baca County, CO

Baca County has 399 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 268 of them 1″ or larger and 49 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 17, 2001.

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 399 since 1955

1″ or larger 268 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 49 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 17, 2001

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 Baca County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 399 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
June 6, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 6, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 28, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

September 9, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to 1.75 inches was measured in north central Baca County.

June 16, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

CoCoRaHS observer reported the 4 inch hail stone.

June 16, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

The hail stone was a little under 4 inches.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	2	3	12	86	142	127	24

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 Baca County

Has it ever hailed in Baca County?

Yes — 399 hail events have been recorded for Baca County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 268 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Baca County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Baca County, CO is September 9, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Baca County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 17, 2001. 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.