4.5-inch softball hail fell in 80832 (Ramah) on August 9, 2004, the largest of 41 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, 2004
4.5-inch (softball) hail near Ramah. NCEI has no written narrative for this report. Also the largest report in 80833. (NOAA NCEI event 5419285, episode 1178800)
80832 vs. the Elbert County average
| Since 1996 | 80832 | Elbert Co. ZIP avg. (8) |
|---|---|---|
| Days with 1 in.+ hail | 29 | 28.6 |
| Reports 1 in.+ | 41 | 45.3 |
| Reports 1.75 in.+ | 14 | |
| All reports | 58 | |
| Last report | June 23, 2026 |
Hail days here run about the same as the county ZIP average. Part of this ZIP area lies in El Paso County.
Homes in 80832
| Housing (2020-2024) | 80832 | Elbert Co. |
|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 1994 | 1994 |
| Built before 1980 | 36.5% | 21.6% |
| Built before 2000 | 59.7% | |
| Owner-occupied | 93.5% | 92.2% |
| Housing units | 427 |
Source: Census ACS 5-year, 2020-2024.
The 4.5-inch maximum here meets or tops the 2-inch hail a roof covering must withstand for the IBHS FORTIFIED High Wind & Hail designation, and 14 of the 41 reports reached 1.75 inches. With a median build year of 1994 and 59.7% 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 | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000s | 26 | 17 | 4 |
| 2010s | 15 | 12 | 6 |
| 2020s | 7 | 7 | 2 |
Every 1 in.+ hail day in 80832
1996: July 26 (2); 1997: June 13 (1); 1998: July 1 (1.5); 2001: June 7 (1), June 20 (1.5); 2002: June 3 (1.5); 2003: June 3 (1); 2004: May 10 (1), Aug. 9 (4.5); 2005: June 19 (1); 2006: Aug. 26 (2); 2008: Aug. 14 (1); 2009: June 23 (1), Aug. 17 (2.5); 2011: June 18 (1); 2012: June 7 (1.75), June 8 (1.75); 2014: June 5 (1); 2015: June 4 (2.5), Oct. 6 (1.75); 2017: June 29 (1); 2018: June 19 (2), July 29 (2); 2023: June 21 (1.5), Aug. 3 (1.2), Aug. 5 (1); 2024: Aug. 19 (2); 2026: June 8 (2.75), June 23 (1.5).
10 largest reports
| Date | Hail | NCEI |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 9, 2004 | 4.5 in. (softball) | 5419285 |
| June 8, 2026 | 2.75 in. (baseball) | 1330985 |
| June 4, 2015 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 570435 |
| Aug. 17, 2009 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 192493 |
| Aug. 19, 2024 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 1212989 |
| July 29, 2018 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 773353 |
| June 19, 2018 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 767933 |
| Aug. 26, 2006 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 5528281 |
| July 26, 1996 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 5557320 |
| Oct. 6, 2015 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 601714 |
Neighboring ZIP pages: 80831 (Colorado Springs) · 80833 (Unincorporated El Paso County)
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