Pueblo County, Colorado: hail history 2014–2026
The National Weather Service logged 182 hail reports in Pueblo County between January 2014 and June 2026. On 55 days the largest stone was an inch or bigger, the size NWS calls severe. The biggest was 3 inches, about the size of a teacup, reported on July 13, 2023 near (Pub)Pueblo Muni Arp. May is the peak month (41% of reports).
- 182hail reports, 2014–2026
- 55days with hail of 1 in or more
- 19days with hail of 1.75 in or more (golf ball)
- 3 inlargest stone reported
Has severe hail hit Pueblo County since my roof was put on?
Our record covers 2014–2026 only. A roof older than 2014 has also been through hail we do not show here. A day counts when at least one report of 1 inch or larger was filed in the county, so it does not mean your own roof was hit; an inspection is the only way to know.
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1 in+ | Days 1.75 in+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1.5 in |
| 2015 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 2.5 in |
| 2016 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 2 in |
| 2017 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 1.75 in |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 2.5 in |
| 2019 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2.5 in |
| 2020 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 1 in |
| 2021 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2.75 in |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2023 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 3 in |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1.75 in |
| 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2.5 in |
When hail hits: reports by month
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 74 |
| Jun | 34 |
| Jul | 54 |
| Aug | 20 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
May alone has 41% of the 182 reports. Book an inspection before the first month with reports so crews still have dates.
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Pueblo County
- 1 to 1.74 in
- 1.75 to 2.74 in (golf ball to tennis ball)
- 2.75 in and up (baseball)
150 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates; the map shows the 140 largest. Each dot is a place a spotter, a trained observer or the public reported hail, not a measured storm path.
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (report locations) · US Census cartographic boundary (county outline, public domain)The ten biggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2023 | 3 in, a teacup | 8 | (Pub)Pueblo Muni Arp |
| July 1, 2021 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 1 | Avondale |
| May 9, 2015 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 9 | (Pub)Pueblo Muni Arp |
| June 17, 2019 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 4 | Pinon |
| August 6, 2018 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 2 | Pueblo Depot |
| June 6, 2025 | 2.5 in, a tennis ball | 1 | Boone |
| May 16, 2021 | 2 in, a hen egg | 11 | Blende |
| May 23, 2015 | 2 in, a hen egg | 4 | Pueblo |
| June 7, 2016 | 2 in, a hen egg | 4 | Pueblo West |
| May 18, 2017 | 1.75 in, a golf ball | 10 | Pueblo West |
“Flooding occurred with some of the storms and three tornadoes occurred in El Paso and Kiowa Counties.”
National Weather Service report, May 9, 2015
“Another severe hail event(with hail up to the size of softballs or 4 inches in diameter) battered El Paso county and sections of northern Pueblo county during the afternoon hours of Monday, August 6th, 2018.”
National Weather Service report, August 6, 2018
“Confirmed golf ball sized hail at location, with some hail stones estimated to near baseballs. Hail caused significant damage to property and vehicles around location.”
National Weather Service report, June 6, 2025
Tornadoes in Pueblo County
NOAA lists 2 tornadoes in the county in 2014–2026; the 2 strongest are below. Tornadoes tear off whole roof sections, which is a different repair from hail bruising.
| Date | Rating | Path length | Width | Near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2018 | EF0 | 0.08 mi | 30 yd | Pueblo West |
| March 26, 2024 | EFU | 0.18 mi | 10 yd | Pueblo West |
Strongest thunderstorm gusts
| Date | Gust | Near |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2021 | 119 mph | Avondale |
| July 1, 2021 | 115 mph | Avondale |
| July 15, 2014 | 96 mph | Boone |
| July 15, 2014 | 90 mph | Boone |
| July 15, 2014 | 90 mph | Boone |
| July 23, 2018 | 78 mph | (Pub)Pueblo Muni Arp |
Gust speeds are measured or estimated; reports in knots are converted to mph.
What to do with this
- Find the year your roof went on (closing papers, permit, a past invoice). Use the box above to see how many severe hail days it has lived through.
- After any day on the table, photograph the roof and keep the date: insurers ask for it.
- Get a free inspection from a local roofer: Pueblo.
Pueblo County cities we cover
Other Colorado counties
- Weld County (480 reports)
- Larimer County (201 reports)
- Jefferson County (209 reports)
- Denver County (168 reports)
- Adams County (170 reports)
All counties: hail history hub · live hail map. Data: NOAA Storm Events Database, 2014–2026, county level, public domain. The 2026 row is partial: NOAA's file ran to June 2026 when we loaded it on 2026-10-06. Reports are filed by spotters, trained observers and the public; one storm can produce many reports. Not a forecast, not legal advice.