Hail history for Crowley County, CO

Crowley County has 107 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 71 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 24, 1987.

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 107 since 1961

1″ or larger 71 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 24, 1987

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 Crowley County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 107 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 19, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
August 12, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
August 12, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 5, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 5, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 19, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A trained spotter reported hail of 0.88 inches in diameter.

May 18, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

No known damage.

June 7, 1995 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail accumulated six to eight inches deep near Sugar City. Snow plows were called out.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	5	3	15	30	36	15

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 Crowley County

Has it ever hailed in Crowley County?

Yes — 107 hail events have been recorded for Crowley County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 71 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Crowley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Crowley County, CO is August 19, 2024, 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 Crowley County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 24, 1987. 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.