NOAA-verified historic hailstorm
August 10, 2004 El Paso County, CO Hailstorm
3 hail events recorded between 7:20 PM MDT and 9:41 PM MDT. Peak hail size: 4.5".
On August 10, 2004, NOAA recorded hail up to 4.5" in El Paso County, Colorado — 3 hail events between 7:20 PM MDT and 9:41 PM MDT. Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (NCEI), via HailScore. Data current as of August 25, 2026.
The 1st-largest hailstorm recorded in El Paso County since 2015 — out of 163 separate hail days on NOAA's record.
The biggest on record: August 5, 2023 — 4" hail.
Storm map
Each pin marks one NOAA-recorded hail event. Larger pins = larger hail.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database (NCEI). Coordinates are NWS-reported event locations.
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Hail history for cities in El Paso County
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Hail size distribution
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Individual NOAA event records
Every record carries a unique NOAA event ID adjusters can independently verify.
| Time (MT) | Hail size | Location | NOAA event ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:20 PM MDT | 4.5" | 39.117, -104.167 | 5419285 |
| 8:10 PM MDT | 2.75" | 38.833, -104.083 | 5419289 |
| 9:41 PM MDT | 0.75" | 38.683, -104.700 | 5419292 |
Frequently asked questions
What was the largest hail size on August 10, 2004 in El Paso County?+
NOAA's Storm Events Database recorded a peak hail size of 4.5" during the August 10, 2004 storm in El Paso County, Colorado. Hail of this size (4.5") routinely causes total roof replacement, broken windshields, and structural damage. El Paso County properties exposed to this storm should have received insurance-eligible damage.
How many hail events were recorded during this storm?+
3 individual hail observations were recorded in El Paso County on August 10, 2004, between approximately 7:20 PM MDT and 9:41 PM MDT. Each NOAA record represents either a ground-verified observation by a National Weather Service spotter or a radar-derived measurement.
Can I file an insurance claim for hail damage from this storm?+
Most homeowner's insurance policies in Colorado cover hail damage under the "wind and hail" peril. Standard policies require claims to be filed within 1-2 years of the date of loss, though this varies by carrier. The August 10, 2004 date is the NOAA-recorded date of loss for properties in El Paso County. If your roof shows damage and your address was in the storm path, scheduling a free professional inspection is the standard first step.
How accurate is NOAA's hail size measurement?+
NOAA combines ground-verified reports (physically observed and measured hailstones reported by trained spotters, NWS offices, or law enforcement) with NEXRAD radar-derived size estimates. Ground reports are the gold standard. Radar estimates are a class rather than a measurement: MESH is tuned so that roughly 75% of measured hail comes in at or below the estimate — a bias, not a symmetric error bar. Each event in NOAA's Storm Events Database has a unique event ID that adjusters can independently verify.
Was my property in the storm path?+
The storm map above shows the location of each individual hail event in this storm. Enter your address in the HailScore lookup tool for a property-level report that checks all four NOAA publishers (Storm Events, NEXRAD radar, MRMS, CoCoRaHS) against your exact coordinates.