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Hail and storm reports near Fort Collins, CO

NOAA records list 87 hail reports within 10 miles of Fort Collins since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 2.75 in (baseball) on June 12, 2017. They also list 6 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 81 mph on June 23, 2016.

Official hail reports since 2016: 87
Biggest reported hail: 2.75 in
Most recent hail report: September 16, 2025
Strongest reported wind: 81 mph

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What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Fort Collins.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Fort Collins, newest first.
Date	Hail size	Distance	County	Reported at	Source
September 16, 2025	0.75 in (penny)	4.8 mi	Larimer, CO	Harmony	NCEI record
June 17, 2025	1.00 in (quarter)	6.8 mi	Weld, CO	Windsor	NCEI record
June 17, 2025	1.25 in (half dollar)	8.6 mi	Weld, CO	Severance	NCEI record
June 17, 2025	1.50 in (ping pong ball)	9.9 mi	Larimer, CO	Wellington	NCEI record
July 20, 2024	1.00 in (quarter)	1.7 mi	Larimer, CO	Ft Collins	NCEI record
July 20, 2024	0.75 in (penny)	2 mi	Larimer, CO	Drakes	NCEI record
August 27, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	3.4 mi	Larimer, CO	Drakes	NCEI record
August 27, 2023	1.25 in (half dollar)	3.5 mi	Larimer, CO	Drakes	NCEI record
August 27, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	2.9 mi	Larimer, CO	Ft Collins	NCEI record
August 27, 2023	0.88 in (nickel)	3 mi	Larimer, CO	Drakes	NCEI record
August 5, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	8.9 mi	Larimer, CO	Loveland	NCEI record
August 5, 2023	1.75 in (golf ball)	9 mi	Larimer, CO	Loveland	NCEI record
August 5, 2023	0.88 in (nickel)	8.8 mi	Larimer, CO	Masonville	NCEI record
August 3, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	3.3 mi	Larimer, CO	Harmony	NCEI record
August 3, 2023	0.75 in (penny)	7.8 mi	Weld, CO	Windsor	NCEI record
August 3, 2023	0.75 in (penny)	8.9 mi	Weld, CO	Windsor	NCEI record
July 31, 2023	1.25 in (half dollar)	4.3 mi	Larimer, CO	Ft Collins	NCEI record
June 21, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	2.2 mi	Larimer, CO	Ft Collins	NCEI record
June 21, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	4.3 mi	Larimer, CO	Ft Collins	NCEI record
June 21, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	5.8 mi	Larimer, CO	Ft Collins	NCEI record
May 9, 2023	1.00 in (quarter)	4.6 mi	Larimer, CO	Timnath	NCEI record
July 27, 2022	2.25 in	7.4 mi	Weld, CO	Severance	NCEI record
July 27, 2022	2.50 in (tennis ball)	8.2 mi	Weld, CO	Severance	NCEI record
July 27, 2022	1.25 in (half dollar)	6.2 mi	Larimer, CO	Timnath	NCEI record
July 27, 2022	1.50 in (ping pong ball)	8.9 mi	Larimer, CO	Wellington	NCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

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Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Fort Collins, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
Date	Wind	Distance	County	Reported at	Source
July 23, 2026	59 mph (measured gust)	7.4 mi	Larimer, CO	Ft Collins/Loveland	NCEI record
July 27, 2022	60 mph (estimated gust)	6.2 mi	Larimer, CO	Timnath	NCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.

Where this guidance comes from

National Weather Service: What to Do After Severe Weather. Check your property only after the storm has passed, stay out of damaged buildings, contact local authorities about downed power lines, wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around damage, and watch for insurance scammers. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
NAIC: Navigating the Claims Process. Contact your agent or insurer as soon as possible, most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim, take photos or video, make temporary repairs and keep receipts, an adjuster may inspect, get more than one bid, and do not feel rushed to sign. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
NAIC: After the Storm, Read the Fine Print to Avoid Signing Away Your Insurance Benefits. Read the fine print before you sign an assignment of benefits. You are not required to sign one to have repairs done. Retrieved November 1, 2026.
FTC: How To Avoid Scams After Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters. Warning signs such as pressure to sign right away and demands to pay for everything up front, checking a license with your state or county, getting estimates from more than one contractor, getting a written contract, and never signing your insurance check over to a contractor. Retrieved November 1, 2026.

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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