Severe storms pounded much of Colorado on Sunday, July 7, unleashing hail the size of eggs and spawning at least one confirmed tornado in Morgan County, about 13 miles east of Fort Morgan. While Denver mostly experienced rain and thunder, surrounding areas were struck by destructive hail ranging in size from quarters to golf balls, with some stones as large as limes or medium hen eggs—measuring 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter.
Where the largest hail fell in Colorado
Hailstorms hit a wide swath of the state, stretching from Denver to Pueblo, but the most intense impacts were concentrated in El Paso County, particularly around Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs.
In southwestern Colorado Springs, near 2 miles southwest of the city center, hailstones reached 2 inches (5 cm)—the largest officially recorded on Sunday. Close behind, golf ball-sized hail fell 3 miles southeast of Manitou Springs, measured at 1.75 inches (4.4 cm).
Edgewater, in Jefferson County, and multiple locations in El Paso, like Falcon, Black Forest, and Aurora, reported hail between 1 and 1.5 inches (2.5 to 3.8 cm)—comparable to ping pong balls and half dollars. In Monument, north of Colorado Springs, hail accumulation blanketed roads like snow, according to photos submitted by residents.
Most affected areas and hail size details
El Paso County was hit the hardest, with repeated reports of 1 to 2-inch hail throughout the day in places like:
Colorado Springs, including its southern and western sectors,
Falcon and its nearby neighborhoods (including 3 miles north and 3 miles northeast),
Black Forest, where multiple locations reported 1.25 to 1.4-inch hail (3.2 to 3.6 cm),
and Security, which also recorded quarter-sized hail.
In the Denver Metro Area, Edgewater saw the largest hail at 1.5 inches (3.8 cm), while Denver proper, Aurora, and Wheat Ridge all saw hail around 1 inch (2.5 cm)—roughly quarter-sized.
To the northeast, Logan County also experienced hailfall, particularly 5 miles north of Dailey.
Severe weather outlook for Monday
This storm system is not over. More thunderstorms are forecast to move through eastern Colorado on Monday, potentially bringing large hail, damaging winds, and even an isolated tornado. The Denver Metro Area should prepare for continued severe weather activity, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours.
