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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Gilcrest, CO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gilcrest, CO from July 10, 1961 through July 21, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
3
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gilcrest, CO · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 21, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gilcrest, CO

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2024
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Gilcrest, CO
0.88″ hail
Aug 8, 2009
8:10 PM MST-7
Hail report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.33 E Platteville Arpt, CO
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2008
10:19 AM MST-7
Hail report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.1 SW Gilcrest, CO
1.75″ hail
Sep 3, 1999
4:40 PM MST
Hail report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilcrest, CO
0.50″ hail
Jun 7, 1995
7:05 PM MST
Hail report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea- to nickel-size hail together with torrential rainfall pummeled the town of Gilcrest and vicinity, approximately eight miles south of Greeley. Most crops, trees and other vegetation around Gilcrest had been either flattened or stripped of leaves. Although it rained for over two hours, the most intense rainfall which was coupled with hail lasted approximately 45 minutes. About 22 homes and farms sustained damaging flood waters ranging in depth from two to four feet. A Gilcrest sewer pump station had stopped due to a direct lightning strike. Six hundred panels of glass had been broken at a Fort Lupton Greenhouse. Total damage storm was estimated at $18 million in Weld County for property with an additional $15 million for crops. In Morgan County the damage was $12.5 million for property with $9.8 million for crops on 22,000 acres. Frequent rainfall events over the past several weeks, mainly in the form of heavy afternoon showers and thunderstorms, had saturated the ground at many locations of the Front Range Foothills and adjacent eastern Plains. A trend of upper level instability along with significant amounts moisture had created the afternoon showers and thunderstorms dropping anywhere between one and three and one-half inches of rainfall each afternoon and evening in their paths. The areas most affected were locations near the South Platte River and small creeks and streams leading into the South Platte River. The heavy rains, which started in early to middle May were most intense by the first week in June. Twelve farms along the South Platte River near Weldona, Kersey and Fort Morgan had been flooded and all reported substantial amounts of water in basements.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gilcrest, CO
1.75″ hail
May 28, 1991
3:48 PM CST
Hail report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, CO
0.75″ hail
Aug 2, 1985
6:15 PM CST
Hail report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, CO
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Gilcrest, CO

3 reports
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58 mph
Jun 15, 2005
7:42 PM MST
Wind report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A strong wind broke tree branches, 6 to 8 inches in diameter. The branches also knocked down power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gilcrest, CO
60 mph
Jul 3, 2002
1:23 PM MST
Wind report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Gilcrest, CO
UNK mph
Jul 10, 1961
12:45 AM CST
Wind report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, CO
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Gilcrest, CO

2 reports
EF3 category
May 22, 2008
10:26 AM MST-7
Tornado report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A powerful tornado swept north-northwestward across Weld County and into Larimer County, carving a path of destruction, nearly 39 miles in length. The tornado, up to one-mile wide at times, initially touched down northeast of Platteville and finally lifted 6 miles west-northwest of Wellington. A tornado assessment in the aftermath of the tornado revealed extensive areas of damage. On the enhanced Fujita Scale there were pockets of EF3 damage, mainly near the Missile Silo Park Campground, and to businesses and home in eastern Windsor. ||There was one fatality, and 78 injuries. One man was killed when he tried to escape the trailer park in his motor home. Preliminary estimates from FEMA indicated 850 homes were damaged, and nearly 300 homes were significantly damaged or destroyed. Privately insured damages totaled $147 million, and the Poudre Valley Rural Electric Associated reported $1 million of damage to electric transmission lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NNW Platteville Arpt, CO
F1 category
May 22, 1965
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Gilcrest, CO
Weld County · 91,444 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Gilcrest, CO area census snapshot

People & households
Population987
Households281
Housing units310
Income
Median household income$66,771
$100k+ households43.4%
$150k+ households19.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached254
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes50
Housing mix
Single-family share81.9%
Attached-home share1.9%
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share16.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied243
Renter-occupied38
Vacant units29
Home value & age
Median home value$287,000
Owner homes $300k+41.2%
Owner homes $500k+2.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1975
Older-home share81.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars281
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Gilcrest have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 3 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Gilcrest, CO, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gilcrest?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gilcrest, CO is 1.75″. It was reported near Gilcrest, CO on September 3, 1999.

A storm report showed up near my home in Gilcrest — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Gilcrest and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Gilcrest — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Gilcrest address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Gilcrest — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Gilcrest address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Gilcrest — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Gilcrest, CO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Gilcrest, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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