Hail in Colorado on May 21, 2026
23 hail reports. Largest: 4.5" (softball) near Last Chance (Washington County).
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Where hail was reported
Under 1"1" to 1.74"1.75" (golf ball) and up
All reports
| Size | Near | County | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5" (softball) | Last Chance | Washington | 4:10 PM MST |
| 3" (teacup) | Thurman | Washington | 4:47 PM MST |
| 2.75" (baseball) | Thurman | Washington | 4:44 PM MST |
| 2.75" (baseball) | Thurman | Washington | 4:44 PM MST |
| 2.5" (tennis ball) | Last Chance | Washington | 4:06 PM MST |
| 2.5" (tennis ball) | Lindon | Washington | 4:19 PM MST |
| 2.5" (tennis ball) | Vona | Kit Carson | 6:48 PM MST |
| 2.5" (tennis ball) | Stratton | Kit Carson | 6:55 PM MST |
| 2" (hen egg) | Stratton | Kit Carson | 7:10 PM MST |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Last Chance | Washington | 3:58 PM MST |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Cope | Washington | 4:49 PM MST |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Stratton | Kit Carson | 7:17 PM MST |
| 1.75" (golf ball) | Burlington Arpt | Kit Carson | 7:48 PM MST |
| 1.5" (ping pong ball) | Deer Trail | Arapahoe | 3:02 PM MST |
| 1.5" (ping pong ball) | Flagler | Kit Carson | 5:07 PM MST |
| 1.25" (half dollar) | Thurman | Washington | 4:34 PM MST |
| 1.25" (half dollar) | Stratton | Kit Carson | 7:00 PM MST |
| 1.25" (half dollar) | Seibert | Kit Carson | 4:31 PM MST |
| 1" (quarter) | Deer Trail | Arapahoe | 2:44 PM MST |
| 1" (quarter) | Last Chance | Washington | 3:53 PM MST |
| 1" (quarter) | Thurman | Washington | 4:31 PM MST |
| 1" (quarter) | Kirk | Yuma | 10:28 PM MST |
| 1" (quarter) | Seibert | Kit Carson | 6:11 PM MST |
Source: NOAA Storm Events (official). Counties: Washington, Kit Carson, Arapahoe, Yuma.