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Hail Reports by ZIP Code
Enter any street address in the ZIP and see every NOAA-documented hail event nearby since 2015 — 39.6M+ verified records, free, no signup.
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How do you get a hail report for a ZIP code?
Enter any street address inside the ZIP code, and the free report covers the area around it. HailScore searches an 8-mile radius from the address — which typically spans the neighborhoods a ZIP occupies — and returns the full hail storm history: every documented event with its date, estimated stone size, and distance, plus an exposure score from 0 to 100 and an interactive storm map.
The records come from four independent NOAA publishers — NEXRAD Doppler radar, MRMS real-time radar, the NOAA Storm Events Database, and CoCoRaHS volunteer observers — 39.6M+ records in total, going back to 2015. Free hail reports by ZIP code from generic weather sites stop at county-level maps; this one resolves to the actual property.
Wondering which areas get hit most? For Colorado, the live ranking of the state's most hail-prone ZIP codes is built from the same NOAA record set.
Why hail history by ZIP code alone can mislead you
A single ZIP can span 50+ square miles. Hailstorms don't respect postal boundaries — a supercell can hammer one half of a ZIP while the other half stays bone dry. Any tool that answers at the ZIP level has to blend those two realities into one number, which overstates the exposure for some homes and understates it for others.
That's why HailScore anchors the search to a real point instead of a postal polygon. The report still shows you the hail report for the ZIP code's area — every event within 8 miles — but each event carries its distance from the address you entered, so you can see whether the storm tracked over your street or the far side of town.
If you're checking a specific property, run the address-level check directly. If you're researching an area — a ZIP you're moving to, a neighborhood you canvass, a listing's surroundings — any address inside it gives you the area's storm ledger.
The data behind every ZIP-code hail report
Four independent NOAA publishers, queried against the exact coordinates — with the contributing sources shown on every report so you can verify independently.
8.7M+ records
NOAA Doppler radar-derived hail size estimates from 2015 to present, every storm ≥ 0.75 inch.
30.5M+ records
Maximum Expected Size of Hail, ingested every 4 hours so yesterday's storm shows up today.
307K+ records
NWS-verified ground reports — physically observed hailstones, the gold-standard validation layer.
25K+ records
Volunteer observer measurements from the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a free hail report by ZIP code?+
Yes. Enter any street address inside the ZIP code in the search box above and HailScore returns a free hail report: an exposure score, an interactive storm map, and a timeline of every NOAA-documented hail event since 2015 within an 8-mile radius — which typically covers the ZIP's surrounding neighborhoods. No signup, no email, no credit card. The report draws on 39.6M+ NOAA-linked records.
How do I find the hail storm history by ZIP code?+
Pick any address in the ZIP — your home, a listing you're watching, a rental — and run the free check. The report lists each hail event with its date, estimated stone size, and distance from the address, drawn from four independent NOAA publishers: NEXRAD radar, MRMS real-time radar, the NOAA Storm Events Database, and CoCoRaHS volunteer ground reports. Because the search radius spans 8 miles, the storm history you see covers the area a ZIP code occupies, not just one rooftop.
Why does HailScore ask for an address instead of just a ZIP code?+
Because a single ZIP can span 50+ square miles — one half might have been hammered by a supercell while the other half saw nothing. A ZIP-level answer has to average those two realities together, which overstates the risk for some homes and understates it for others. HailScore geocodes the exact address and runs a geographic radius query against the NOAA data, so the answer reflects where the storms actually tracked. You still see everything that happened around the ZIP — it's just anchored to a real point instead of a postal boundary.
Which ZIP codes get the most hail?+
Hail concentrates along 'Hail Alley' — the corridor where Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, and Texas meet — with the Colorado Front Range among the most active metro areas in the country. For Colorado specifically, HailScore publishes a live ranking of the state's most hail-prone ZIP codes, built from the same NOAA record set that powers the address reports.
Does a hail report by ZIP code confirm roof damage?+
No. What the report documents is exposure — hail of damage-capable size detected near the property — not confirmed damage. Hail can crack shingles or knock granules off in ways no radar or satellite can see, and only a physical inspection by a licensed contractor can establish whether a specific roof was actually damaged. Use the report to decide whether an inspection is worth scheduling, and to match event dates against problems you've noticed.
How recent is the hail data for my ZIP code?+
MRMS (live radar) updates every 4 hours, so a storm that hit yesterday appears in today's report. NEXRAD SWDI refreshes weekly. NOAA Storm Events — the ground-verified layer — publishes months behind (typically 2-4 months for QC review). Every report displays a 'data current as of' caveat so you know exactly how fresh each source is.