Hail history for Weld County, CO

Weld County has 1,168 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 867 of them 1″ or larger and 118 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 4, 1983.

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 1,168 since 1955

1″ or larger 867 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 118 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 4, 1983

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 Weld County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 1,168 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 11, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 11, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 1, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
August 1, 2025	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 11, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The report from was received through mPING.

July 13, 2023 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

Significant agricultural damage was observed in a 4 mile by 4 mile swath.

July 5, 2005 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball size hail damaged property and crops. Numerous windows were broken and leaves stripped off all the vegetation. The hail ranged from penny to softball size during the deluge.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
7	12	24	95	202	260	354	214

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 Weld County

Has it ever hailed in Weld County?

Yes — 1,168 hail events have been recorded for Weld County, CO in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 867 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Weld County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Weld County, CO is September 11, 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 Weld County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 4, 1983. 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.