Hail history and roofing help for Brighton, CO
NOAA recorded hail 1 inch or larger in or near Brighton on 9 days from 2016 to 2025, about 0.9 a year, and hail 2 inches or larger on 1 of those days. The most recent was on Aug 22, 2026 (preliminary), with hail up to 1.25 in (half dollar).
Data updated Oct 26, 2026. NOAA's final record runs through Jun 30, 2026; later reports are preliminary. Brighton is a city in Adams County, population 45,395 (Census estimate for 2025).
Hail statistics
Storm data is directional and may be delayed; verify on-site.
"Near Brighton" means inside its boundary or within 3 km (2 miles) of it, because NOAA rounds report locations to about 1 km. Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, final record through Jun 30, 2026; preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports after that.
Hail near Brighton by year
| Year | Hail days | 1 in+ days | 2 in+ days | Largest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 preliminary | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 1 |
Hail days count dates with at least one report of hail 0.75 inch or larger. Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, final record through Jun 30, 2026; preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports after that.
Storm data is directional and may be delayed; verify on-site.
When hail falls near Brighton
- 0Jan
- 0Feb
- 0Mar
- 0Apr
- 6May
- 11Jun
- 4Jul
- 2Aug
- 0Sep
- 0Oct
- 0Nov
- 0Dec
Days with hail of 1 inch or larger by month, 1996–2025; the most in Jun.
Recent days with 1-inch hail near Brighton
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Reported near |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 preliminary | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 2 | Brighton; 1 mi SE of Brighton |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 2 | 1 mi WNW of Barr Lake; 3 mi N of Henderson |
| May 9, 2023 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | 1 mi ENE of Brighton; 2 mi ENE of Brighton |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 1 | 1 mi N of Lochbuie |
| Jul 2, 2021 | 1.75 in (golf ball) | 3 | 1 mi ENE of Brighton; 1 mi WNW of Barr Lake; 1 mi W of Brighton |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 3 mi WNW of Brighton |
| Jun 8, 2019 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | 2 mi NE of Henderson; 3 mi S of Barr Lake |
| Aug 14, 2018 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | 2 mi NNE of Barr Lake; 5 mi W of Lochbuie |
| Jun 18, 2018 | 2.75 in (baseball) | 2 | 1 mi N of Brighton; Lochbuie |
| May 8, 2017 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 3 mi ENE of Brighton |
| Jun 13, 2015 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | Lochbuie |
| Jul 19, 2011 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 2 mi ENE of Brighton |
| May 18, 2011 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 1 | 1 mi SE of Brighton |
| Jun 11, 2010 | 2.50 in (tennis ball) | 2 | 1 mi ENE of Brighton; 1 mi ESE of Henderson |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 5 mi ENE of Barr Lake |
| May 26, 2010 | 2.75 in (baseball) | 4 | 1 mi N of Barr Lake; 1 mi SSW of Barr Lake; 2 mi E of Brighton |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 3 | 2 mi ENE of Brighton; 2 mi N of Barr Lake |
| Jun 28, 2007 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 3 mi ENE of Wattenburg |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 3 | Fort Collins; 3 mi E of Weldona; Johnstown |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 1 | 6 mi S of Brighton |
| Jun 20, 2001 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 1 | 6 mi SE of Fort Lupton |
| May 22, 1998 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | Brighton; 5 mi SE of Fort Lupton |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 1 | Henderson |
| May 8, 1996 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 2 | Lochbuie |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, final record through Jun 30, 2026; preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports after that.
Storm data is directional and may be delayed; verify on-site.
Roof size calculator
Roofers price by the square (100 square feet of roof). This estimates your roof's area from the house's footprint and pitch.
An estimate for planning only. Hips, valleys, dormers and several roof levels change the real figure; a roofer measures before quoting.
Insurance claim windows
Homeowner policies set their own deadlines for reporting storm damage, usually counted from the date of the storm. If you think a hailstorm damaged your roof, find its date in the records above, then read the "duties after loss" section of your policy and ask your insurer or agent to confirm the deadline in writing.
Hail damage to shingles is often hard to see from the ground, and only an inspection on the roof can show whether a roof was damaged. The records here show where hail was reported, not which buildings it hit.
This is general information, not legal or insurance advice.
Hail history for nearby places
- Todd Creek 6 km · 8 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Commerce City 9 km · 9 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Thornton 14 km · 16 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Northglenn 17 km · 12 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Derby 17 km · 0 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Welby 20 km · 2 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Broomfield 22 km · 13 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Federal Heights 22 km · 6 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
See also hail history for Adams County, with records back to 1955, and how we count hail days.