Windsor hail storm history
Weld County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Windsor, located in Weld County on Colorado's Front Range, has experienced 7 hail events of 1 inch or larger over the past 10 years, with a largest recorded stone of 2 inches in diameter. The town's position along the Front Range places it in a zone where afternoon convective storms tracking northeast from the Rocky Mountains create regular hail risk during the spring and summer months.
Hail risk in Windsor peaks between May and July, with secondary risk extending into April and August. Most significant hail events occur in the afternoon and early evening between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mountain Time, when atmospheric instability is greatest and storms moving off the high plains interact with Front Range elevation.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 43 recorded events, 18 (42%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
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The hail shredded leaves, dented a car and damaged shingles.
NOAA hail reports for Windsor are based on National Weather Service records and trained spotter observations. The count of 7 events represents documented stones of 1 inch or larger; smaller hail events and localized damage may not appear in official records due to reporting density in rural areas.
NOAA Storm Events Database source