The Storm Record · Colorado Edition
The Most Hail-Prone ZIP Codes in Colorado
Every Colorado ZIP code, ranked by how many hail events NOAA has documented within 5 miles since 2015. Colorado Springs and the Denver metro dominate — but the data is address-specific, so the only number that matters is the one for your roof.
2026 edition · Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · part of the Colorado Hail Report
Colorado's 25 Most Hail-Prone ZIP Codes
Ranked by documented NOAA hail events within 5 miles, 2015–present. These figures measure hail exposure — not confirmed damage.
“Hail events” = distinct hail reports in NOAA's Storm Events Database within ~5 miles of each ZIP's center. ZIP codes are mapped to the nearest HailScore-tracked Colorado city for context; distance shown in miles.
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Cite This Ranking
Free to cite. Figures measure hail exposure from NOAA's official record — not confirmed property damage.
- Colorado's most hail-prone ZIP code is 80918 (near Colorado Springs), with 206 documented NOAA hail events since 2015 — largest stone 2.50″. — HailScore
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Sources & fact-check trail
Built from the NOAA Storm Events Database, spatially joined to Census ZIP centroids. Full methodology: /methodology. Press & data requests: hello@myhailscore.com.
Frequently Asked
Which Colorado ZIP code gets the most hail?+
Based on NOAA's Storm Events Database, ZIP code 80918 (near Colorado Springs) has the most documented hail events of any Colorado ZIP since 2015 — 206 recorded events within 5 miles, with the largest stone reaching 2.50 inches. Colorado Springs and Denver-metro ZIP codes dominate the top of the list.
How are the most hail-prone ZIP codes ranked?+
Each Colorado ZIP code is ranked by the number of documented NOAA hail events recorded within about 5 miles of the ZIP's center since 2015. This measures hail exposure from the official record — not confirmed property damage. Only a physical inspection can confirm damage to a specific roof.
Why are Colorado Springs ZIP codes so hail-prone?+
El Paso County (Colorado Springs) sits at the heart of "Hail Alley," where the high elevation of the Front Range and the collision of moist plains air with mountain updrafts produce frequent, large hail. It consistently records more hail events than any other Colorado county.
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