Lakewood hail storm history
Jefferson County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Lakewood, located in Jefferson County, has experienced 1 documented hail event of 1 inch or larger over the past 10 years. The city sits on the Front Range of Colorado, where afternoon convective storms tracking northeast from the Rocky Mountains create the primary mechanism for hail development in the region.
Hail risk in Lakewood peaks during May, June, and July, with secondary risk extending into April and August. Most significant hail events occur between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mountain Time, when afternoon heating destabilizes the atmosphere and triggers thunderstorm development along the Front Range.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 65 recorded events, 13 (20%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
Report from mping.
Mping public report.
Large hail damaged a roof and window screens.
Hail accumulated up to 3 inches in depth.
Lakewood's low documented event count reflects both genuine low-frequency hail activity and reporting density limitations in NOAA's severe weather database for smaller communities. Jefferson County as a whole has 6 documented hail events in NOAA records, suggesting that smaller hail events or localized strikes may not be systematically captured.
NOAA Storm Events Database source