Canon City hail storm history
Fremont County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Canon City, located in Fremont County, has recorded 4 documented hail events of 1 inch or larger over the past 10 years, with an average of 0.4 events annually. The city sits within the Eastern Plains hail corridor, one of the most active hail zones in North America, where storms track northeast from the Rocky Mountains with high frequency. The largest recorded hailstone in the area measured 1.25 inches in diameter.
Hail risk in Canon City peaks during May, June, and July, with secondary risk extending through April and August. Storms in this region track northeast from the Rockies during the growing season, creating consistent atmospheric conditions favorable for hail development. The most recent documented event occurred on June 10, 2024.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 12 recorded events, 1 (8%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
A public source reported hail of 1.25 inches in diameter.
Public reported.
One inch hail.
One inch hail two miles north northwest of Canon City.
NOAA hail records for Fremont County are based on official storm reports and trained spotter observations. A low event count does not indicate low hail risk—rather, it reflects reporting density and the geographic specificity of hail paths, which are narrow and often miss populated areas. Unreported or underreported events may have occurred in rural sections of the county.
NOAA Storm Events Database source