Lone Tree hail storm history
Douglas County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Lone Tree, located in Douglas County, has experienced no documented hail events of 1 inch or larger in the past 10 years according to NOAA records. The city sits on the Front Range where afternoon convective storms tracking northeast from the Rocky Mountains create conditions favorable for hail development, though significant hail strikes remain infrequent in this specific location.
Hail risk in Lone Tree peaks during May, June, and July, with secondary risk extending into April and August. Most significant hail events in this region occur between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mountain Time, when afternoon heating 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 19 recorded events, 4 (21%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
The report was received from MPING.
Large hail was observed south of county road 154, between county roads 21 and 29.
Lone Tree's low event count reflects both its geographic location and NOAA's reporting density for smaller communities. While Douglas County has 2 documented hail events in NOAA records, Lone Tree itself has not recorded hail events meeting the 1-inch threshold in the past decade. Homeowners should note that absence of recent large hail does not eliminate future risk during peak season months.
NOAA Storm Events Database source