August 22, 2026: NOAA's SPC logged 2 hail reports around Westminster, all in Adams County, at 22:34 UTC. The largest stone measured 1.25 in. at Brighton, Adams County. The closest report fell 16.0 miles from the Westminster city center (Brighton).
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 10 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 25 miles | 2 | 1.25″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22:34 | 1.25″ | Brighton, Adams County | 16.0 mi |
| 22:34 | 1.00″ | 1 SE Brighton, Adams County | 16.9 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.25 in. hail on August 22, 2026 means for a Westminster roof
2 of the 2 sized Westminster reports reached 1 in. The 1.25 in. stone at Brighton, Adams County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on August 22, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Westminster.
The same storm in nearby cities
August 22: 7 cities in 4 states drew SPC hail reports. Denver, CO lies closest to Westminster, 7 miles south-southeast, with 3 reports, largest 1.50 in. 2 cities lie within 220 miles of Westminster with hail reports on August 22.
| City | Distance | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 7 mi south-southeast | 3 | 1.50″ |
| Longmont, CO | 23 mi north | 1 | 1.00″ |
2 nearest to Westminster, within 220 miles; each link opens that city’s list for August 22, 2026.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Westminster storm
Westminster: that storm was 64 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Westminster the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Sat, Aug 29) are already behind us.
- After you file proof of loss for the Aug 22 storm, the insurer has 60 days. Statute text
- Westminster: no date, because the 3 years start at another point. Statute text
Westminster: insurer clocks counted from a claim filed Sat, Aug 29; working-day clocks skip weekends. Claim deadlines for Westminster, CO. Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
August 22 against the Adams County August record
Westminster's August 22 log shows 1.25 in. hail. The record August in Adams County since 2014 is 2021, with 9 reports and a largest stone of 1.50 in.
Hail history near Westminster: not the first
Westminster’s county has logged 146 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
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What the sizes reported on August 22, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Westminster's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 2 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
2026 in the Adams County hail record
NOAA's county table already holds 13 hail reports for Adams County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 2.00 in. That is more than 4 of the 8 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2023 with 34 reports.
| Year | NOAA hail reports, Adams County | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 1.00″ |
| 2018 | 18 | 2.75″ |
| 2019 | 12 | 1.75″ |
| 2020 | 6 | 2.00″ |
| 2021 | 16 | 1.75″ |
| 2023 | 34 | 2.75″ |
| 2024 | 29 | 2.00″ |
| 2025 | 12 | 1.50″ |
| 2026 (through June 2026) | 13 | 2.00″ |
The week after August 22, 2026
After Sat, Aug 22, the feed logged 1 hail report on 1 of the next 7 days in Westminster and the cities within 100 miles. The first came on Wed, Aug 26.
| Day | Reports in Westminster | Other cities within 100 miles | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 0 | 1 city, 1 report | 1.00″ |
Questions about this storm
Westminster, August 22, 2026: how big was the hail?
At Brighton, Adams County, the largest SPC report was 1.25 in.
Westminster, August 22, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 16.0 miles from the city center and the farthest 16.9 miles. Within 10 miles: 0 of 2 reports.
Westminster, August 22, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 22:34 to 22:34 UTC. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
Did the same storm hit towns near Westminster on August 22, 2026?
The feed shows hail reports that day in Denver, CO (7 miles south-southeast, 3 reports, up to 1.50 in.); Longmont, CO (23 miles north, 1 report, up to 1.00 in.).
What did the feed log near Westminster in the week after August 22, 2026?
After Sat, Aug 22, the feed logged 1 hail report on 1 of the next 7 days in Westminster and the cities within 100 miles. The first came on Wed, Aug 26.
Was 2026 a busy hail year in Adams County?
NOAA's county table already holds 13 hail reports for Adams County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 2.00 in. That is more than 4 of the 8 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2023 with 34 reports.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
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