Preliminary radar record — NOAA MRMS

June 1, 2026 Arapahoe County, CO Hailstorm

146 radar cells recorded on June 1, 2026. Peak radar-estimated hail size: 3.04".

Preliminary radar record. Built from NOAA MRMS radar (MESH), which updates within about 2 hours of a storm. Radar-estimated sizes carry roughly a ±0.25″ margin versus ground measurements. Ground-verified NOAA Storm Events records for this date typically publish 2–4 months later — this page upgrades to them automatically. Data current as of August 21, 2026.
Peak hail
3.04"
Radar cells
146
County
Arapahoe
Severity
Catastrophic
Storm record — cite this

On June 1, 2026, NOAA MRMS radar detected radar-estimated hail up to 3.04" in Arapahoe County, Colorado — 146 radar cells on June 1, 2026. Source: NOAA Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor (MRMS) MESH, via HailScore. Data current as of August 21, 2026.

Arapahoe County has 59 NOAA-verified hail days on record since 2015. The largest measured 3".

For scale, the biggest on record: June 19, 20183" hail (NOAA ground-verified).

Storm map

Colour shows radar-estimated hail size across the storm's footprint — the ≥1″ MRMS cells merged into continuous bands, keyed on the map. The callout marks the peak cell.

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This is a radar footprint, not a canvassing list — it shows where hail was estimated, not which roofs were damaged.

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1–1.5″1.5–2″2–2.5″2.5″+

Bands overlap and blend where sizes meet. Radar-estimated MESH ≥1″ · preliminary, ±0.25″ · not a damage outline

Source: NOAA Multi-Radar/Multi-Sensor (MRMS) MESH. Coordinates are radar-grid cell centers — preliminary, not ground-verified. Radar-estimated sizes carry roughly a ±0.25″ margin versus ground measurements.

Because each cell is padded before merging and small gaps between neighbouring cells are bridged, the shaded shape is larger than the cells actually measured and encloses pockets where the radar recorded nothing. Read it as the storm's approximate extent, not a cell-by-cell map: it is not a damage outline, not a claim that every roof inside it was hit, and not a circle drawn around an address. Whether a specific property was affected depends on its exact distance from the measured cells.

How the storm unfolded

NEXRAD radar tracked hail in Arapahoe County from 1:40 PM to 3:17 PM MT, peaking at 3.25" around 2:30 PM across 11 radar scans.

1:30 PMpeak 2:30 PM3:15 PM

Source: NOAA NEXRAD Level-III hail detection (SWDI nx3hail), 15-minute intervals, Mountain Time. Each bar is the largest radar-reported hail size in that interval.

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Hail history for cities in Arapahoe County

Every recorded storm for each area, not just this one:

Hail size distribution

Under 1"
0

Cosmetic damage potential

1" – 1.5"
79

Damages asphalt shingles

1.5" – 2"
42

Severe roof damage

2"+
25

Total roof replacement

Individual radar cells (preliminary)

Radar-estimated MESH readings from NOAA MRMS. Official NOAA event IDs publish with the verified Storm Events records (typically 2–4 months later).

Radar snapshot (MT)Est. hail sizeLocationRecord
3:30 PM MDT3.04"15 miles E of Aurora39.735, -104.555MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.86"14 miles E of Aurora39.715, -104.575MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.85"13 miles E of Aurora39.715, -104.585MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.83"15 miles E of Aurora39.735, -104.545MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.76"14 miles E of Aurora39.735, -104.575MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.72"14 miles E of Aurora39.735, -104.565MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.71"14 miles E of Aurora39.705, -104.575MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.71"14 miles E of Aurora39.725, -104.575MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.65"13 miles E of Aurora39.705, -104.585MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.63"14 miles E of Aurora39.725, -104.565MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.55"14 miles E of Aurora39.715, -104.565MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.52"16 miles E of Aurora39.735, -104.535MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.38"14 miles E of Aurora39.695, -104.575MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.37"15 miles E of Aurora39.715, -104.545MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.37"15 miles E of Aurora39.725, -104.555MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.36"15 miles E of Aurora39.715, -104.555MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.3"15 miles E of Aurora39.725, -104.545MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.27"16 miles E of Aurora39.715, -104.535MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.25"13 miles E of Aurora39.735, -104.585MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.25"13 miles E of Aurora39.725, -104.585MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.25"14 miles E of Aurora39.705, -104.565MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.13"16 miles E of Aurora39.725, -104.535MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.07"14 miles E of Aurora39.695, -104.565MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT2.01"13 miles E of Aurora39.705, -104.595MRMS radar cell
2:00 PM MDT2"in Aurora39.725, -104.805MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.98"15 miles E of Aurora39.705, -104.555MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.97"15 miles E of Aurora39.705, -104.545MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.96"15 miles E of Aurora39.695, -104.555MRMS radar cell
2:00 PM MDT1.95"in Aurora39.725, -104.815MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.94"16 miles W of Byers39.715, -104.525MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.93"16 miles W of Byers39.735, -104.525MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.91"15 miles E of Aurora39.695, -104.545MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.88"16 miles E of Aurora39.705, -104.535MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.87"16 miles W of Byers39.725, -104.525MRMS radar cell
2:00 PM MDT1.83"in Aurora39.725, -104.795MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.78"14 miles E of Aurora39.685, -104.575MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.76"13 miles E of Aurora39.715, -104.595MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.75"13 miles E of Aurora39.735, -104.595MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.72"12 miles E of Aurora39.705, -104.605MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.71"12 miles E of Aurora39.705, -104.615MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.71"13 miles E of Aurora39.695, -104.585MRMS radar cell
2:00 PM MDT1.71"in Aurora39.725, -104.785MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.7"13 miles E of Aurora39.695, -104.595MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.7"12 miles E of Aurora39.695, -104.605MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.69"16 miles E of Aurora39.695, -104.535MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.69"8 miles W of Byers39.735, -104.375MRMS radar cell
2:00 PM MDT1.69"in Aurora39.735, -104.795MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.69"13 miles E of Aurora39.685, -104.595MRMS radar cell
3:30 PM MDT1.69"15 miles W of Byers39.725, -104.515MRMS radar cell
2:00 PM MDT1.67"in Aurora39.725, -104.825MRMS radar cell

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest hail recorded on June 1, 2026 in Arapahoe County so far?+

NOAA's MRMS radar network detected radar-estimated hail up to 3.04" in Arapahoe County, Colorado on June 1, 2026. This is a preliminary, radar-estimated figure (MESH — Maximum Estimated Size of Hail), not a ground-verified measurement. Ground-verified NOAA Storm Events records for this date typically publish 2-4 months later, and this page upgrades to them automatically.

Is this storm record final?+

No — this is a preliminary radar record, current as of August 21, 2026. It is built from NOAA MRMS radar data, which updates continuously (typically within about 2 hours of a storm). The verified NOAA Storm Events Database entry for this date, with ground-truthed observations and official event IDs, usually publishes 2-4 months after the storm. Radar-estimated sizes carry roughly a ±0.25 inch margin versus ground measurements.

Was my property in the storm area?+

The map above shades the storm's radar footprint — the MRMS cells that estimated hail of 1 inch or larger, merged into colour-coded size bands. Enter your address in the free HailScore lookup for a property-level check of the radar record against your exact coordinates — no signup required.

Can I use this preliminary record for an insurance claim?+

The radar record can help you and your adjuster establish that hail was detected near your property on June 1, 2026 — it is the same NOAA MRMS data source many industry tools use. For the date of loss itself, adjusters typically also reference the ground-verified NOAA Storm Events entry once it publishes. A professional roof inspection remains the standard first step for documenting actual damage.