Hail Swath Map Preview
The Denver, CO hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.25". There are 22 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 9, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Denver, CO Hail Map
The May 9, 2023 hail swath map for Denver, CO covers approximately 1,723 square miles and includes an estimated 510,341 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 394 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 109,625 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 183 sq mi | 40,048 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 394 sq mi | 109,625 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 354 sq mi | 101,730 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 285 sq mi | 70,904 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 205 sq mi | 48,353 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 144 sq mi | 33,951 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 96 sq mi | 63,843 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 32 sq mi | 28,351 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 12 sq mi | 4,987 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 12 sq mi | 7,664 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 2 sq mi | 296 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 2 sq mi | 392 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 2 sq mi | 197 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Denver, CO Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 9, 2023 hail swath map area for Denver, CO, HailGeeks estimates 181,711 single-family homes, 19,966 townhomes, and 59,891 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 35,439 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 15,240 | 1,334 | 5,077 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 35,393 | 4,909 | 20,148 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 35,439 | 3,581 | 10,056 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 26,067 | 3,136 | 6,787 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 18,435 | 1,810 | 4,522 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 12,883 | 1,097 | 3,158 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 23,633 | 2,769 | 6,533 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 10,008 | 1,109 | 3,329 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 1,717 | 72 | 112 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2,629 | 141 | 163 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 83 | 4 | 2 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 129 | 1 | 2 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 55 | 3 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the Denver, CO Hail Map
Hail from the May 9, 2023 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Denver, CO region. Weld County, CO had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.25" with roughly 87,569 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Denver, CO Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 35 cities near Denver, CO. Erie, CO had the strongest mapped signal at 3.00", with an estimated 10,187 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 9, 2023 Denver, CO hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Denver, CO Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 9, 2023 Denver, CO hail map spans 50 ZIP codes. ZIP 80504 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 17,839.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 9, 2023 hail map for Denver, CO currently list 22 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 9, 2023 7:12 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 NE Thornton | CO | FROM TWITTER... WITH PHOTO. |
May 9, 2023 8:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Brighton | CO | VIA SPOTTERNETWORK.ORG... NOT THE LARGEST STONE. |
May 9, 2023 8:23 PM CT |
1.00 in | Brighton | CO | AD1150?. |
May 9, 2023 8:35 PM CT |
1.75 in | 5 ESE Lochbuie | CO | FROM TWITTER. |
May 9, 2023 8:55 PM CT |
1.00 in | Timnath | CO | FROM TWITTER. |
May 9, 2023 10:50 PM CT |
2.50 in | Hoyt Beet Dump | CO | BETWEEN GOLF BALL TO TENNIS BALL. |
May 9, 2023 11:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 N Niwot | CO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2023 11:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 SSE Hygiene | CO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2023 11:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WNW Niwot | CO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 9, 2023 11:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 N Longmont | CO | CO-BO-143. |
May 9, 2023 11:51 PM CT |
1.75 in | Longmont | CO | REPORT FROM MPING: GOLF BALL (1.75 IN.). |
May 10, 2023 12:10 AM CT |
1.75 in | 3 N Erie | CO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 10, 2023 12:10 AM CT |
1.50 in | Erie | CO | FROM TWITTER... WITH PICTURES. |
May 10, 2023 12:10 AM CT |
1.50 in | 2 NNE Erie | CO | FRONT WINDSHIELD SMASHED... REAR WINDOW GONE... TREES STRIPPED... ROOF DAMAGE. |
May 10, 2023 12:17 AM CT |
2.00 in | 2 N Longmont | CO | REPORT FROM MPING: HEN EGG (2.00 IN.). |
May 10, 2023 12:18 AM CT |
2.00 in | 3 WSW Frederick | CO | REPORT FROM MPING: HEN EGG (2.00 IN.). |
May 10, 2023 12:20 AM CT |
1.25 in | 2 NW Frederick | CO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 10, 2023 12:20 AM CT |
2.00 in | 2 NNE Erie | CO | W1187. |
May 10, 2023 12:33 AM CT |
2.00 in | 2 NW Frederick | CO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 10, 2023 12:50 AM CT |
1.75 in | Erie | CO | FROM TWITTER... WITH PICTURE. CAR WINDOWS BROKEN. |
May 10, 2023 1:02 AM CT |
1.25 in | 1 W Firestone | CO | W1654. |
May 10, 2023 2:09 AM CT |
1.00 in | Kersey | CO | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 9, 2023 Denver, CO storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Denver, CO Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Denver, CO region as the May 9, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 31, 2022 through Apr 25, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 25, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Denver, CO
Not sure whether the May 9, 2023 Denver, CO hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Denver, CO region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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