Englewood Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Englewood, 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 451 hail storms within 25 miles of Englewood, CO. Of those, 360 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 174 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Englewood Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive12 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe86 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant262 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate91 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Englewood Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026135 events
202545 events
202493 events
2023174 events
20224 events

2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Englewood, with 174 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Englewood 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 Englewood Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Englewood

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-08-27 2 NE Lakewood, CO Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-08-27 2 NE Wheat Ridge, CO Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-08-27 3 NE Foxfield, CO Significant 1.00" Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-26 2 NW Castle Pines, CO Significant 1.25" —
2026-08-26 1 NW Castle Pines, CO Significant 1.25" —
2026-08-26 2 ESE Castle Pines, CO Significant 1.25" Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-26 2 SW The Pinery, CO Significant 1.00" Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-26 1 ESE Castle Pines, CO Significant 1.00" —
2026-08-26 3 W Parker, CO Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-08-26 5 SSE Arapahoe Park, CO Significant 1.00" Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-26 5 SSE Arapahoe Park, CO Significant 1.00" Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-26 2 N Castle Pines, CO Significant 1.00" Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-26 3 NW Parker, CO Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-08-22 2 S Arapahoe Park, CO Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-08-22 5 SSE Watkins, CO Significant 1.00" Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-22 6 SSE Watkins, CO Severe 1.50" —
2026-08-16 2 W Ponderosa Park, CO Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-08-15 2 SSW Foxfield, CO Severe 1.75" Some hail of up to golf ball size.
2026-08-14 3 N Englewood, CO Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-08-14 Englewood, CO Significant 1.00" —

Wind Storm History — Englewood Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 81 high-wind events within 25 miles of Englewood, CO in the past five years. Of those, 79 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 76 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe28 events
Significant51 events
Moderate2 events

Recent Wind Events Near Englewood

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-30 3 N White Ranch Open Sp, CO 60 Significant —
2026-08-30 3 SW Rocky Flats, CO 60 Significant —
2026-08-29 3 NE Lone Tree, CO 45 Moderate Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 NE Lone Tree. ASOS station KAPA 2 SSE Centennial. Wind sensor failure. Therefore, previous report of 58 mph was deemed erroneous.
2026-08-27 2 NW Wheat Ridge, CO 58 Significant Personal weather station.
2026-08-22 6 S Manila Village, CO 60 Significant Weather Station XL131.
2026-08-22 5 S Watkins, CO 67 Severe Weather station XL418.
2026-08-22 4 S Watkins, CO 58 Significant —
2026-08-22 6 SSE Watkins, CO 70 Severe Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-15 3 NE Lone Tree, CO 64 Severe AWOS station KAPA 2 SSE Centennial.
2026-07-28 5 SSE Watkins, CO 66 Severe —
2026-07-28 6 S Manila Village, CO 61 Significant Personal weather station.
2026-07-24 4 SSW Rocky Flats, CO 61 Significant Mesonet station TT867 Arvada.
2026-07-24 3 SW Rocky Flats, CO 70 Severe Mesonet station CO109 Rocky Flats Hwy 93 and 72.
2026-07-24 3 NNE White Ranch Open, CO 61 Significant Mesonet station UP709 Clayws.
2026-07-22 2 SE Denver Intl Airpor, CO 62 Significant Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 SE Denver Intl Airport. ASOS station KDEN Denver Intl Airport.
2026-07-10 2 SE Denver Intl Airpor, CO 73 Severe —
2026-07-06 1 N Buckley AFB, CO 60 Significant AWOS station KBKF Buckley SFB.
2026-06-26 2 SE Denver Intl Airpor, CO 59 Significant ASOS station KDEN Denver Intl Airport.
2026-06-08 2 SE Denver Intl Airpor, CO 59 Significant ASOS station KDEN Denver Intl Airport.
2026-06-08 1 NNE Lone Tree, CO 66 Severe Mesonet station CO001 I-25 and C470.

Frequently Asked Questions About Englewood Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Englewood was on August 27, 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 Englewood?

Englewood averages roughly 90 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 360 of the 451 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Englewood?

The largest documented hail near Englewood in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Englewood-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 Englewood address?

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

If your property in or near Englewood 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 Englewood's Location Matters for Hail

Englewood 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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