30 days with hail of 1 inch or larger have been logged in 80105 (Deer Trail) since 1996, 2.7 times the Arapahoe County ZIP average of 11.1.
Area name is an approximation from Census ZCTA data. Method and limits.
Largest storm: June 10, 2010
4.25-inch (grapefruit) hail near Deer Trail. Hail from quarter to nearly softball size fell, the largest around Deer Trail and Elizabeth in eastern Arapahoe and Elbert counties. Four tornadoes were also reported. Also the largest report in 80107. (NOAA NCEI event 232725, episode 39997)
80105 vs. the Arapahoe County average
| Since 1996 | 80105 | Arapahoe Co. ZIP avg. (17) |
|---|---|---|
| Days with 1 in.+ hail | 30 | 11.1 |
| Reports 1 in.+ | 43 | 16.4 |
| Reports 1.75 in.+ | 18 | |
| All reports | 61 | |
| Last report | June 24, 2026 |
Hail days here run 2.7 times the county ZIP average. Part of this ZIP area lies in Elbert and Adams County.
Homes in 80105
| Housing (2020-2024) | 80105 | Arapahoe Co. |
|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Built before 1980 | 21.7% | 38.1% |
| Built before 2000 | 59.3% | |
| Owner-occupied | 91.3% | 66.2% |
| Housing units | 884 |
Source: Census ACS 5-year, 2020-2024.
The 4.25-inch maximum here meets or tops the 2-inch hail a roof covering must withstand for the IBHS FORTIFIED High Wind & Hail designation, and 18 of the 43 reports reached 1.75 inches. With a median build year of 1997 and 59.3% of homes built before 2000, an original roof on a typical house here has been through most of the storms listed above. (Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety)
Reports by decade
| Decade | All | 1 in.+ | 1.75 in.+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-99 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 22 | 11 | 6 |
| 2010s | 26 | 23 | 9 |
| 2020s | 10 | 8 | 2 |
Every 1 in.+ hail day in 80105
1999: May 22 (2); 2001: June 4 (1); 2003: June 14 (1.75); 2004: Aug. 9 (1.75); 2005: April 20 (1.75); 2008: June 3 (1.75), July 3 (1.75), July 17 (1.75); 2009: June 11 (1), Aug. 9 (1.25); 2010: May 26 (1.5), June 10 (4.25); 2011: June 11 (1), July 6 (1), July 12 (1.75), Aug. 29 (1.25); 2013: May 28 (1); 2014: May 20 (2.75), June 4 (1); 2015: June 25 (1); 2016: June 13 (1.25); 2017: May 8 (2); 2018: June 17 (1); 2020: July 9 (1.75); 2022: June 7 (1); 2023: May 10 (1.25); 2024: June 8 (1.5), July 3 (1.75); 2026: May 21 (1.5), June 24 (1.25).
10 largest reports
| Date | Hail | NCEI |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2010 | 4.25 in. (grapefruit) | 232725 |
| June 10, 2010 | 3.5 in. (teacup) | 232719 |
| June 10, 2010 | 3 in. (teacup) | 232704 |
| May 20, 2014 | 2.75 in. (baseball) | 513685 |
| June 10, 2010 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 232703 |
| June 10, 2010 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 232705 |
| May 8, 2017 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 684775 |
| June 10, 2010 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 232708 |
| May 22, 1999 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 5698903 |
| July 3, 2024 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 1179195 |
Neighboring ZIP pages: 80104 (Castle Rock) · 80106 (Black Forest)
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