Brighton Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Brighton, CO

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 359 hail storms within 25 miles of Brighton, CO. Of those, 272 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 100 documented hail events.

Hail Severity Breakdown — Brighton Area (Last 5 Years)

Brighton Hail Storms by Year

2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Brighton, with 100 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Brighton typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Brighton Hail Storms

• August 22, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near Brighton. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Brighton-area properties.
• August 22, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 5 SSE Watkins. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Brighton-area properties.
• August 22, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 SE Brighton. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Brighton-area properties.
• August 22, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 W Fort Lupton. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Brighton-area properties.
• August 14, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near Englewood. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Brighton-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Brighton

Wind Storm History — Brighton Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 65 high-wind events within 25 miles of Brighton, CO in the past five years. Of those, 64 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 90 mph.

Recent Wind Events Near Brighton

Frequently Asked Questions About Brighton Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Brighton, CO?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Brighton was on August 22, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Brighton?

Brighton averages roughly 72 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 272 of the 359 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Brighton?

The largest documented hail near Brighton in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Brighton-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in CO?

Most homeowners insurance policies in CO cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Brighton address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Brighton. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Brighton

If your property in or near Brighton took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

Why Brighton's Location Matters for Hail

Brighton sits inside the central United States hail belt, where warm Gulf moisture collides with cold continental air to produce supercell thunderstorms capable of dropping the hail documented above. Properties in this zone typically see at least one significant hail event every two to four years.

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