Hail in Denver, CO
Denver is one of the more hail-prone places in the country. NOAA radar has confirmed 28 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Denver since 2025, the largest 2″ (hen egg) on June 1, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was August 27, 2026.
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About Denver, CO
Denver anchors Colorado’s Front Range “Hail Alley,” the corridor between the foothills and the eastern plains that records some of the most damaging hail in North America. Storms build over the Rockies on summer afternoons and roll east into the metro, where the KFTG radar and NWS Boulder track them; the high elevation means hail often reaches the ground larger and colder than it would farther east.
The hail record for Denver, CO
Denver sits squarely in the country's busy zone for hail.
This year has run hot: 18 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with June the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Denver?
NOAA radar has confirmed 28 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Denver area since 2025.
When is hail season in Denver?
Hail in Denver is concentrated in June, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Denver?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about hen egg size, on June 1, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is hail getting worse in Denver?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Denver, 18 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Denver this year?
Denver's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Denver in 2026?
Yes, 18 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently August 27, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Denver, CO
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Denver's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this city by warning-area overlap. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.