DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado woke up to chaos Tuesday after a rare and powerful overnight storm unleashed baseball-sized hail, damaging homes, vehicles, and property across several communities.
Rare Overnight Storm Brings Massive Hail
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The National Weather Service described the storm as “rare,” reporting hail up to 2.75 inches in diameter—about the size of a baseball—across northern Colorado. For comparison, tennis ball-sized hail (2.5 inches) was also observed earlier in the night.
📍 The largest hail so far? Milliken, where the 2.75-inch hailstones hit hardest.
Striking Images From Around Colorado
Residents captured unbelievable scenes of massive hail blanketing neighborhoods:
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Milliken: Multiple shots show hail stacked beside quarters, baseballs, and even Apple Watches for scale.
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Thornton: Several photos show large hailstones covering yards and damaging vehicles.
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Johnstown & Wellington: Reports came in of hail ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 inches.
Areas Hit the Hardest
Here’s where the largest hail was recorded early Tuesday morning:
| Location | County | Size (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Milliken | Weld | 2.75 |
| 1 SSE Wellington | Larimer | 2.5 |
| 2 NE Johnstown | Weld | 2.0 |
| 1 S Wellington | Larimer | 2.0 |
| 1 SW Eaton | Weld | 1.75 |
| 5 NE Ponderosa Park | Elbert | 1.5 |
| 1 W Barr Lake | Adams | 1.5 |
| Eaton | Weld | 1.5 |
| 1 NE Milliken | Weld | 1.5 |
| 2 SSE Wellington | Larimer | 1.5 |
More Storms on the Way
Tuesday has been designated a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to the threat of:
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More hail in the afternoon
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Gusty winds
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Possible isolated tornadoes on the Eastern Plains
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Localized flooding from heavy downpours
Stay Weather-Ready, Colorado
With more storms expected throughout the day, residents are urged to stay updated:
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Interactive Weather Radar
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Colorado Weather Alerts
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Closings & Delays
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FOX31 News App
Hail season is in full swing—and after this morning’s wild wake-up call, Coloradans should brace for even more stormy surprises ahead.
