Woodland Park hail storm history
Teller County·NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database·~75-day publication lag
Woodland Park, located in Teller County, has experienced 3 documented hail events of 1 inch or larger over the past 10 years, with an average of 0.3 events annually. The town's elevation and position on the Front Range make it susceptible to afternoon convective storms that track northeast from the Rocky Mountains. The largest recorded hailstone in the area reached 1.5 inches in diameter, similar in size to a ping pong ball.
Hail risk in Woodland Park peaks between May and July, with secondary activity occurring in April and August. Most significant hail events occur in the afternoon between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mountain Time, when atmospheric instability is greatest. The most recent recorded event occurred on July 12, 2025, when hail fell for approximately 30 minutes.
Annual frequency — last 10 years
When hail hits — monthly pattern
Avg events per month · all years · NOAA data
All recorded hail events
Of 32 recorded events, 8 (25%) reached 1.5" or larger — the threshold for likely functional damage on standard asphalt shingles.
The hail lasted 30 minutes.
Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell across Teller County from severe thunderstorms.
Hail size and time is estimated based on a picture from social media.
Hail reported in Mueller State Park, posted in a picture on Twitter.
Pikes Peak ARES operator reported one-inch hail with storm near Divide.
Woodland Park's documented hail event count is relatively low, which reflects both the town's actual storm frequency and the limitations of NOAA's reporting density in smaller mountain communities. Reports are typically confirmed through damage assessments, social media documentation, or direct observer accounts, meaning some smaller events may not be officially recorded.
NOAA Storm Events Database source