Hail history for Pueblo County, CO

Pueblo County has 549 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 371 of them 1″ or larger and 38 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 13, 2023.

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 549 since 1958

1″ or larger 371 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 38 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 13, 2023

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 Pueblo County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 549 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 9, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 9, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 9, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 17, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 6, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 9, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail measured to 1.75 inches fell in central Pueblo County.

July 13, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

WFO Pueblo Office report.

July 13, 2023 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Additional details from Pueblo Memorial Aiport include several cars having their wind shields blown out and windows at the terminal window blown out.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	11	13	24	80	185	173	60

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 Pueblo County

Has it ever hailed in Pueblo County?

Yes — 549 hail events have been recorded for Pueblo County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 371 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pueblo County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pueblo County, CO is August 9, 2025, 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 Pueblo County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 13, 2023. 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

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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.