Hail — Elbert, Colorado

2025-08-14 to 2025-08-18 · near Matheson, Elbert, Colorado

Event narrative

Off duty NWS employee reported hail up to quarter size.

Wider weather episode

Gusty winds from a decaying shower brought strong winds to a narrow corridor north of Boulder, where the peak gust measured 72 mph. Stronger storms (mainly sub-severe) developed over the plains with up to one inch hail over eastern Elbert County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1282470. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.