Northglenn Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Northglenn, 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 442 hail storms within 25 miles of Northglenn, CO. Of those, 341 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 163 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Northglenn Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive17 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe80 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant244 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate101 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Northglenn Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
2026108 events
202559 events
202499 events
2023163 events
202213 events

2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Northglenn, with 163 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Northglenn 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 Northglenn Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Northglenn

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.
2026-08-22 Brighton, CO Significant 1.25" Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-22 1 SE Brighton, CO Significant 1.00" Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-22 1 W Fort Lupton, CO Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 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" —
2026-08-13 2 W Arapahoe Park, CO Severe 1.75" Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
2026-08-13 1 W Arapahoe Park, CO Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-08-13 2 W Arapahoe Park, CO Significant 1.00" Also reported dents on metal roof vents, and a significant amount of leaves stripped from trees.
2026-08-13 2 NNW Foxfield, CO Severe 1.50" —
2026-08-13 Centennial, CO Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-08-13 1 WNW Foxfield, CO Significant 1.00" 2 to 3 feet deep hail drifts. Hail accumulation up to 3 inches in yards with most leaves stripped from trees. Quarter size hail found approximately an hour after hail fell. Time estimated by radar.
2026-08-13 3 W Arapahoe Park, CO Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-08-13 1 NE Centennial, CO Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-06-26 Westminster, CO Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-06-26 BROOMFIELD, CO Significant 1.00" —
2026-06-26 FEDERAL HGT, CO Significant 1.00" The report was from mPing.

Wind Storm History — Northglenn Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 76 high-wind events within 25 miles of Northglenn, CO in the past five years. Of those, 74 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 74 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe25 events
Significant49 events
Moderate2 events

Recent Wind Events Near Northglenn

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 5 S Watkins, CO 67 Severe Weather station XL418.
2026-08-22 4 S Watkins, CO 58 Significant —
2026-08-15 3 NE Lone Tree, CO 64 Severe AWOS station KAPA 2 SSE Centennial.
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.
2026-06-08 (DEN)DENVER INTL ARP, CO 59 Significant Station KDEN Denver International Airport.
2026-06-08 HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 66 Severe Mesonet station located at I-25 and C470.
2026-06-07 4 SE Commerce City, CO 63 Significant Mesonet station CO211 Denver I-70/Central Park.
2026-06-07 3 SSE Commerce City, CO 67 Severe Mesonet station CO201 Denver I-70/Quebec.

Frequently Asked Questions About Northglenn Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Northglenn 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 Northglenn?

Northglenn averages roughly 88 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 341 of the 442 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Northglenn?

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

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

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

Northglenn 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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