Hail history for Teller County, CO

Teller County has 110 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 72 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 14, 1979.

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 110 since 1971

1″ or larger 72 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · July 14, 1979

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 Teller County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 110 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 7, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 7, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 12, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 30, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell across Teller County from severe thunderstorms.

July 7, 2024 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Hail size and time is estimated based on a picture from social media.

August 1, 1993 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Spotters reported hail up to half dollar-size fell in Woodland Park (20 miles northwest of Colorado Springs).

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	4	7	21	35	32	11

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 Teller County

Has it ever hailed in Teller County?

Yes — 110 hail events have been recorded for Teller County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 72 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Teller County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Teller County, CO is May 30, 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 Teller County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 14, 1979. 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.

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.