3-inch teacup hail fell in 80828 (Limon) on August 9, 2025, the largest of 40 NOAA reports of 1 inch or larger here since 1996.
Area name is an approximation from Census ZCTA data. Method and limits.
Largest storm: August 9, 2025
3-inch (teacup) hail near Matheson. Supercells crossed eastern Colorado with hail up to 3 inches, most of it reported by storm chasers in Lincoln County. (NOAA NCEI event 1271930, episode 204123)
80828 vs. the Elbert County average
| Since 1996 | 80828 | Elbert Co. ZIP avg. (8) |
|---|---|---|
| Days with 1 in.+ hail | 21 | 28.6 |
| Reports 1 in.+ | 40 | 45.3 |
| Reports 1.75 in.+ | 12 | |
| All reports | 47 | |
| Last report | Aug. 14, 2025 |
Hail days here run 73 percent of the county ZIP average. Part of this ZIP area lies in Lincoln County.
Homes in 80828
| Housing (2020-2024) | 80828 | Elbert Co. |
|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 1981 | 1994 |
| Built before 1980 | 47.3% | 21.6% |
| Built before 2000 | 81.3% | |
| Owner-occupied | 71.7% | 92.2% |
| Housing units | 1,053 |
Source: Census ACS 5-year, 2020-2024.
The 3-inch maximum here meets or tops the 2-inch hail a roof covering must withstand for the IBHS FORTIFIED High Wind & Hail designation, and 12 of the 40 reports reached 1.75 inches. With a median build year of 1981 and 81.3% 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2010s | 12 | 10 | 4 |
| 2020s | 29 | 26 | 6 |
Every 1 in.+ hail day in 80828
1998: May 24 (1); 2003: May 18 (1.75); 2005: May 15 (1); 2006: Aug. 31 (1.75); 2010: June 11 (1.25), July 4 (2.75); 2011: June 17 (1.5); 2013: June 7 (1.75); 2014: July 3 (1.5); 2017: Aug. 15 (1); 2018: Aug. 6 (1.75); 2019: May 6 (1); 2020: May 3 (1); 2023: June 11 (1.5), June 16 (1.25), Aug. 8 (1.5); 2024: May 31 (2), Aug. 19 (1.5); 2025: April 23 (1), Aug. 9 (3), Aug. 14 (1).
10 largest reports
| Date | Hail | NCEI |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9, 2025 | 3 in. (teacup) | 1271930 |
| Aug. 9, 2025 | 2.75 in. (baseball) | 1271928 |
| July 4, 2010 | 2.75 in. (baseball) | 233176 |
| July 4, 2010 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 233177 |
| Aug. 9, 2025 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 1271922 |
| Aug. 9, 2025 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 1271925 |
| May 31, 2024 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 1176514 |
| May 31, 2024 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 1176516 |
| Aug. 6, 2018 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 770241 |
| June 7, 2013 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 449919 |
Neighboring ZIP pages: 80817 (Fountain) · 80829 (Manitou Springs)
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