Durango Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Durango, 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 5 hail storms within 25 miles of Durango, CO. Of those, 4 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 ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2022 was the most active year on record locally, with 3 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Durango Area (Last 5 Years)

Severity	Count	What it means for roofs
Severe	2 events	Ping pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant	2 events	Quarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate	1 event	Marble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Durango Hail Storms by Year

Year	Reported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2025	1 event
2024	1 event
2022	3 events

2022 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Durango, with 3 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Durango 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 Durango Hail Storms

September 11, 2025 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near FALFA. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Durango-area properties.
June 20, 2024 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near FALFA. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Durango-area properties.
June 19, 2022 — Severe hail (ping pong ball-sized) reported near OXFORD. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Durango-area properties.
June 19, 2022 — Severe hail (ping pong ball-sized) reported near BAYFIELD. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Durango-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Durango

Date	Location	Severity	Size	NOAA Comments
2025-09-11	FALFA, CO	Significant	1.00"	At 1452 MST on September 11, a trained spotter reported 1 inch diameter hail 2 miles NNW of Falfa, Colorado.
2024-06-20	FALFA, CO	Significant	1.25"	A severe thunderstorm moved through the Durango east area producing hail from half inch to a little over quarter size.
2022-09-11	VALLECITO, CO	Moderate	0.75"	Penny sized hail fell 4 miles south of Vallecito in La Plata County.
2022-06-19	OXFORD, CO	Severe	1.75"	Hail estimated to be the size of golf balls was reported in Oxford.
2022-06-19	BAYFIELD, CO	Severe	1.75"	Golf ball sized-hail accumulated 2 miles west-southwest of Bayfield. The accumulation was estimated to be 1.5 inches deep.

Wind Storm History — Durango Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 32 high-wind events within 25 miles of Durango, CO in the past five years. Of those, 23 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 76 mph.

Severity	Count
Severe	3 events
Significant	20 events
Moderate	9 events

Recent Wind Events Near Durango

Date	Location	Gust (mph)	Severity	NOAA Comments
2026-10-11	3 WSW Oxford, CO	45	Moderate	—
2026-08-26	3 WSW Oxford, CO	46	Significant	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-08-23	3 WSW Oxford, CO	51	Significant	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-07-15	3 ENE Breen, CO	50	Significant	Mesonet station AR904 Hesperus.
2026-07-15	3 WSW Oxford, CO	54	Significant	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-07-14	3 WSW Oxford, CO	46	Significant	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-07-14	2 ENE Tacoma, CO	45	Moderate	Mesonet station BBRC2 Big Bear Park.
2026-07-09	3 SW Oxford, CO	45	Moderate	—
2026-07-08	3 WSW Oxford, CO	45	Moderate	—
2026-06-27	3 WSW Oxford, CO	45	Moderate	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-06-27	3 WSW Oxford, CO	46	Significant	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-06-17	3 WSW Oxford, CO	59	Significant	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-06-09	3 ENE Breen, CO	46	Significant	Mesonet station AR904 Hesperus.
2026-06-05	3 WSW Oxford, CO	55	Significant	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-05-18	3 SW Oxford, CO	45	Moderate	—
2026-05-18	3 WSW Oxford, CO	45	Moderate	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-05-13	2 SSE Oxford, CO	46	Significant	Mesonet station IGN01 Ignacio.
2026-05-13	3 SW Oxford, CO	49	Significant	—
2026-05-13	3 WSW Oxford, CO	58	Significant	ASOS station KDRO Durango La Plata Cnty Airport.
2026-05-13	4 WNW Falfa, CO	45	Moderate	Mesonet station CO227 550s01625rws1rhs - 0.4 Miles S O.

Frequently Asked Questions About Durango Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Durango was on September 11, 2025. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Durango?

Durango averages roughly 1 reported hail event per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 4 of the 5 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Durango?

The largest documented hail near Durango in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Durango-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 Durango address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Durango. 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 Durango

If your property in or near Durango 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.

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Why Durango's Location Matters for Hail

Durango 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.