Pueblo Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Pueblo, 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 44 hail storms within 25 miles of Pueblo, CO. Of those, 40 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 baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 17 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Pueblo Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic3 eventsBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive7 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe10 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant20 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate4 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Pueblo Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202613 events
20258 events
20244 events
202317 events
20222 events

2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Pueblo, with 17 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Pueblo 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 Pueblo Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Pueblo

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-09-10 2 ENE Colorado City, CO Destructive 2.00" Sky lights broken.
2026-09-10 2 ENE Colorado City, CO Severe 1.75" Quarter to golf ball sized hail. Shattered windows in multiple houses, with significant vehicle damage. Locations impacted were in the Applewood Drive area and around the Highway 165 and Jefferson Boulevard area.
2026-08-19 3 WSW Blende, CO Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-24 4 NE Blende, CO Significant 1.00" At NWS Office.
2026-06-24 4 NE Blende, CO Significant 1.00" At NWS Office.
2026-06-24 2 ESE Pueblo, CO Severe 1.50" —
2026-06-24 4 NE Blende, CO Significant 1.00" Multiple 1 inch hail stones measured NWS Pueblo Office. Hail ended at 1114 PM.
2026-06-24 5 NNW Pinon, CO Significant 1.00" —
2026-06-24 13 NE Pinon, CO Significant 1.40" relayed from media.
2026-06-22 8 E Pueblo Depot, CO Destructive 2.00" Report from mPING: Hen Egg (2.00 in.).
2026-06-22 7 NE Boone, CO Destructive 2.25" Report from mPING: Hen Egg+ (2.25 in.).
2026-03-07 2 SE Penrose, CO Destructive 2.00" —
2026-03-04 4 NE Blende, CO Moderate 0.79" —
2025-08-09 (PUB)PUEBLO MUNI ARP, CO Significant 1.00" Hail measured to 1 inches fell in central Pueblo County.
2025-08-09 PUEBLO WEST, CO Significant 1.00" Hail measured to 1 inches fell in western Pueblo County.
2025-08-09 PUEBLO WEST, CO Significant 1.25" Hail measured to 1.25 inches fell in western Pueblo County.
2025-08-09 (PUB)PUEBLO MUNI ARP, CO Severe 1.75" Hail measured to 1.75 inches fell in central Pueblo County.
2025-08-09 (PUB)PUEBLO MUNI ARP, CO Severe 1.50" Hail measured to 1.5 inches fell in central Pueblo County.
2025-06-17 CEDARWOOD, CO Significant 1.00" Hail up to 1 inches in diameter fell in Pueblo from severe thunderstorms.
2025-06-13 PUEBLO, CO Significant 1.00" Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell in central Pueblo County from a severe thunderstorm.

Wind Storm History — Pueblo Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 37 high-wind events within 25 miles of Pueblo, CO in the past five years. Of those, 37 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 73 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe19 events
Significant18 events

Recent Wind Events Near Pueblo

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-10-11 5 NE Blende, CO 60 Significant Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 5 NE Blende. AWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
2026-09-09 5 NE Blende, CO 58 Significant Peak wind at the Pueblo Memorial Airport.
2026-08-10 5 NE Blende, CO 60 Significant AWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
2026-07-28 4 WSW Pinon, CO 68 Severe Personal weather station measured wind gust.
2026-07-28 5 NE Blende, CO 60 Significant AWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
2026-07-09 5 NE Blende, CO 67 Severe AWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
2026-06-30 5 NE Blende, CO 61 Significant AWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
2026-06-22 6 N Pueblo Depot, CO 65 Severe —
2026-06-09 5 NE Blende, CO 59 Significant Pueblo ASOS.
2026-06-09 5 NE Blende, CO 60 Significant AWOS station KPUB Pueblo Airport.
2025-07-10 PUEBLO WEST, CO 68 Severe Mesonet station GW3678 Pueblo West measured a wind gust of 68 mph.
2025-06-24 (PUB)PUEBLO MUNI ARP, CO 60 Significant Kpub asos reported a 60 mph wind gust.
2025-06-24 PUEBLO DEPOT, CO 64 Severe A 64 mph wind gust was recorded at the location.
2024-09-17 (PUB)PUEBLO MUNI ARP, CO 73 Severe There was a 63 knot wind gust reported at location.
2024-09-04 (PUB)PUEBLO MUNI ARP, CO 61 Significant There was a measured gusts of 53 knots.
2024-08-13 PUEBLO, CO 69 Severe Public reported thunderstorm wind damage. Branches snapped on some smaller trees, and one window broken on the front of a convenience store.
2024-08-13 PUEBLO, CO 58 Significant NWS employee reported a measured thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph.
2024-08-13 PUEBLO, CO 69 Severe Public reported thunderstorm wind damage. Trees down near mineral palace park.
2024-08-13 PUEBLO, CO 69 Severe Public reported thunderstorm wind damage. Roof blown off of building. Time is estimated based on radar.
2024-08-13 PUEBLO, CO 69 Severe Public reported tree down in a backyard. Extensive damage to the tree and branches. The tree came down on and destroyed a wooden fence.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pueblo Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Pueblo was on September 10, 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 Pueblo?

Pueblo averages roughly 9 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 40 of the 44 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Pueblo?

The largest documented hail near Pueblo in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Pueblo-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 Pueblo address?

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

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

Pueblo 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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