Quarter-to-Egg-Sized Hail Batters Parts of Colorado During Weekend Storms

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado was pounded by severe storms on Sunday, bringing with it hail ranging from the size of a quarter to a medium-sized hen egg in several areas across the state.

While Denver mostly experienced thunder and rain, other regions—particularly in El Paso County—were slammed with large hail, and a tornado was confirmed in Morgan County, about 13 miles east of Fort Morgan.

🧊 Largest Hail Reports from Sunday

According to the National Weather Service, here’s a breakdown of some of the biggest hail reported across Colorado:

County	Location	Hail Size (inches)	Approx. Object Size
El Paso	2 SW Colorado Springs	2.0″	Medium Hen Egg / Lime
El Paso	3 SE Manitou Springs	1.75″	Golf Ball
El Paso	2 SSW Colorado Springs	1.5″	Ping Pong Ball
El Paso	Falcon	1.5″	Ping Pong Ball
Jefferson	Edgewater	1.5″	Ping Pong Ball
Weld	5 E Briggsdale	1.5″	Ping Pong Ball
El Paso	Black Forest & nearby areas	1″ to 1.4″	Quarter to Half Dollar
Arapahoe	1 WNW Aurora	1″	Quarter
Denver	4 E Denver	1″	Quarter
Jefferson	3 W Wheat Ridge	1″	Quarter
Logan	5 N Dailey	1″	Quarter

📷 Photo from Monument showed roads blanketed in hail, resembling snow.
(Credit: Tiffany Moraes)

🌩 More Storms on the Way

The threat isn’t over yet. More storms are expected Monday, with potential for:

Large hail
Strong winds
An isolated tornado, particularly east of the metro area

Stay weather-aware and keep an eye on forecasts as more severe weather looms.

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