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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Montezuma County, CO

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Montezuma County, CO from September 5, 1970 through August 13, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
44
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Montezuma County, CO · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 13, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Montezuma County

28 reports
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0.50″ hail
Jul 21, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Marble sized hail covering street and sidewalks. Estimated wind gusts of 45 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Wsw Cortez, CO
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2026
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Montezuma County EM reported down trees and 1 inch hail outside Cortez Dispatch.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cortez, CO
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2026
9:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dolores, CO
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2022
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MESA VERDE NP PERSONNEL REPORTED HAIL LASTED UNTIL APPROX. 220 PM MDT. HAIL DIMPLED AT LEAST 2 VEHICLES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 NNE Mesa Verde Natl P, CO
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2022
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: COVERED THE GROUND UP TO 6 INCHES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Mesa Verde Natl Par, CO
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2021
5:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Stoner, CO
1.00″ hail
Jun 6, 2020
4:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dolores 2.5 Wnw, CO
1.00″ hail
Sep 17, 2013
5:35 PM MST-7
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The hail damaged gardens and orchards as it was accompanied by 50 mph winds which snapped off 4 inch diameter tree limbs.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.15 NW Yellow Jacket, CO
0.88″ hail
Jul 12, 2012
3:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Heavy rainfall was reported over Mesa Verde National Park with hail to the size of nickles reported on Weathering Mesa.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Mesa Verde Natl Park, CO
1.50″ hail
Oct 7, 2010
5:45 PM MST-7
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail the size of ping pong balls pelted the area near the Anasazi Heritage Center.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.92 WNW Dolores, CO
1.00″ hail
Oct 7, 2010
2:00 PM MST-7
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One-inch diameter hail tore a lot of leaves off trees.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.83 WSW Arriola, CO
1.00″ hail
Oct 25, 2006
3:40 PM MST-7
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.7 W Cortez, CO
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2006
12:45 PM MST
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 WNW Cortez, CO
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2006
6:50 PM MST
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Cortez, CO
1.50″ hail
Sep 29, 2005
3:30 AM MST
Hail report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Towaoc, 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 Montezuma County

30 reports
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48 mph
Aug 13, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 4 SW Cortez.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Cortez, CO
45 mph
Aug 13, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Sw Cortez, CO
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Preliminary wind damage reports from Dolores so far include: tree on a house_ power lines down in town_ three tipped portable toilets.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dolores, CO
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large barn roof destroyed_ house roof partial damage_ flooding and damage inside the home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw Cortez, CO
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on mobile home to the east side_ damage to the roof and swamp cooler.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Dolores, CO
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Total damage of a 69 El Camino vehicle_ damage to a 61 Chevy truck_ partial damage to 62 Ford truck_ shed that was pulled from its foundation_ roofing damage on the outside shed_ large fallen trees t
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sse Arriola, CO
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Downed and snapped tree branches_ some observed up to 5-6 inches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Arriola, CO
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Yellow Jacket, CO
60 mph
Jul 21, 2026
9:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dolores, CO
60 mph
Sep 11, 2025
11:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCEZ Cortez Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Cortez, CO
59 mph
Aug 22, 2024
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCEZ Cortez Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Cortez, CO
58 mph
Jun 14, 2024
7:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCEZ Cortez Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Cortez, CO
62 mph
Aug 3, 2023
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KCEZ Cortez Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Cortez, CO
61 mph
Nov 3, 2022
10:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KCEZ CORTEZ MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Cortez, CO
60 mph
Jun 19, 2022
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mesa Verde Natl Par, 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 Montezuma County

3 reports
EF0 category
Jul 18, 2011
7:40 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was observed by several people as it moved over open country. The tornado was located just over a mile west of Highway 160. Some cottonwood trees had limbs broken off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Towaoc, CO
F2 category
Apr 25, 1985
10:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, CO
F1 category
Sep 5, 1970
6:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Montezuma County, CO
Montezuma County · 8,559 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Montezuma County

Cortez, CO 44
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Montezuma County, CO area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,204
Households10,915
Housing units12,314
Income
Median household income$63,005
$100k+ households34.9%
$150k+ households11.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,559
Attached single-family175
Small multifamily1,222
Large multifamily181
Mobile homes2,162
Housing mix
Single-family share69.5%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share11.4%
Mobile-home share17.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,168
Renter-occupied2,747
Vacant units1,399
Home value & age
Median home value$308,100
Owner homes $300k+51.4%
Owner homes $500k+20.1%
Owner homes $750k+7.9%
Median year built1985
Older-home share42.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,453
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Montezuma County

81321 40
Cortez, CO Hail, wind & tornado reports
81328 15
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81323 12
Dolores, CO Hail, wind & tornado reports
81330 4
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81334 4
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81331 3
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81335 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 44 wind, and 3 tornado reports in Montezuma County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 13, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Montezuma County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Montezuma County is 1.75″. It was reported near Cortez, CO on May 22, 1992.

A storm report showed up near my home in Montezuma County — 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 Montezuma County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Montezuma County — 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 Montezuma County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Montezuma County — 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 Montezuma County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Montezuma County — 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 Montezuma County, CO, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Montezuma County, 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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