Hail history for Montezuma County, CO

Montezuma County has 24 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 17 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on May 22, 1992.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month August

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 24 since 1992

1″ or larger 17 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · May 22, 1992

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 Montezuma County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 24 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 31, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
September 17, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
October 7, 2010	1.0″	Quarter
October 7, 2010	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
October 25, 2006	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 19, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail measured to be the size of quarters accumulated on the road in Mesa Verde National Park. The accumulation was estimated to be 6 inches deep. The hail dimpled at least two vehicles.

October 7, 2010 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail the size of ping pong balls pelted the area near the Anasazi Heritage Center.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	1	16	4	3

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 Montezuma County

Has it ever hailed in Montezuma County?

Yes — 24 hail events have been recorded for Montezuma County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1992, including 17 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Montezuma County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Montezuma County, CO is June 19, 2022, 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 Montezuma County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on May 22, 1992. 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.