Hail history and roofing help for Dakota Ridge, CO
NOAA recorded hail 1 inch or larger in or near Dakota Ridge on 10 days from 2016 to 2025, about 1 a year, and hail 2 inches or larger on 1 of those days. The most recent was on Jun 24, 2026 (preliminary), with hail up to 1.00 in (quarter).
Data updated Oct 26, 2026. NOAA's final record runs through Jun 30, 2026; later reports are preliminary. Dakota Ridge is a census-designated place in Jefferson County.
Hail statistics
Storm data is directional and may be delayed; verify on-site.
"Near Dakota Ridge" 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 Dakota Ridge by year
| Year | Hail days | 1 in+ days | 2 in+ days | Largest | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 preliminary | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.75 in (penny) | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 16 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 |
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 Dakota Ridge
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Days with hail of 1 inch or larger by month, 1996–2025; the most in Jul.
Recent days with 1-inch hail near Dakota Ridge
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Reported near |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 preliminary | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 2 mi SE of Morrison |
| Jul 8, 2023 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 4 | 2 mi WNW of Columbine; 4 mi WNW of Columbine; 11 mi SW of Denver |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 2 | 1 mi ESE of Morrison; 4 mi E of Morrison |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 2.00 in (hen egg) | 10 | 1 mi W of Morrison; 2 mi WNW of Columbine; 2 mi SE of Morrison |
| Sep 3, 2021 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | 4 mi E of Morrison; 4 mi E of Tiny Town |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 2 mi ENE of Morrison |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 4 | 11 mi SW of Denver; 4 mi W of Columbine; 1 mi ESE of Morrison |
| Jul 24, 2018 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 4 mi NW of Columbine |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | 4 mi E of Morrison; 4 mi ENE of Morrison |
| May 28, 2018 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | 3 mi ENE of Morrison; 4 mi S of Lakewood |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 1 | 4 mi S of Lakewood |
| Jun 5, 2014 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 2 | 3 mi WNW of Columbine; 3 mi WSW of Columbine |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 1 | 4 mi WNW of Columbine |
| May 20, 2014 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 8 mi WSW of South Denver |
| Aug 22, 2013 | 1.75 in (golf ball) | 2 | 3 mi W of Columbine; 4 mi W of Columbine |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 3 mi W of Columbine |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 1.25 in (half dollar) | 3 | 5 mi NNW of Columbine; 2 mi WNW of Columbine; 4 mi W of Columbine |
| Jun 24, 2006 | 1.75 in (golf ball) | 2 | 3 mi ESE of Morrison; 5 mi S of Lakewood |
| Apr 23, 2006 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 2 | 7 mi S of Lakewood; 7 mi SE of Morrison |
| Apr 20, 2005 | 1.00 in (quarter) | 1 | 5 mi SSW of Lakewood |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 1.75 in (golf ball) | 2 | 10 mi W of Greeley; 5 mi E of Loveland |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 1.75 in (golf ball) | 1 | 4 mi W of Littleton |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 1.50 in (ping pong ball) | 1 | 3 mi S of Morrison |
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
- Ken Caryl 5 km · 5 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Morrison 6 km · 5 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Columbine 7 km · 7 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Bow Mar 7 km · 5 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Lakewood 9 km · 17 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Columbine Valley 9 km · 5 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Indian Hills 10 km · 2 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
- Littleton 10 km · 15 days with 1-inch hail, 2016–2025
See also hail history for Jefferson County, with records back to 1955, and how we count hail days.