Hail history for Routt County, CO

Routt County has 19 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 10 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 24, 2005.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 19 since 1988

1″ or larger 10 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 24, 2005

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 Routt County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 19 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 16, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
July 16, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
July 16, 2014	0.75″	Penny
August 16, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
August 3, 2010	0.75″	Penny
July 4, 2010	0.75″	Penny
June 12, 2010	0.75″	Penny
August 15, 2009	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

July 16, 2014 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Wind blown hail stripped a lot of leaves off trees and accumulated to a depth of two inches. The largest hail stones were the sized of ping pong balls.

July 16, 2014 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail was measured 1.5 miles north of the Strawberry Park Elementary school on County Road 36.

August 16, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported in Oak Creek.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	3	8	7	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 Routt County

Has it ever hailed in Routt County?

Yes — 19 hail events have been recorded for Routt County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1988, including 10 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Routt County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Routt County, CO is July 16, 2014, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Routt County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 24, 2005. 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.