3-inch teacup hail fell in 80916 (Colorado Springs) on June 12, 2018, the largest of 29 NOAA reports of 1 inch or larger here since 1996.
Area name is an approximation from Census ZCTA data. Method and limits.
Largest storm: June 12, 2018
3-inch (teacup) hail near Peterson AFB. A rare overnight storm in the early hours of June 13 dropped hail to 3 inches across El Paso County, with about $169 million in damage to roofs, siding, windows, skylights and cars. (NOAA NCEI event 767878, episode 128027)
80916 vs. the El Paso County average
| Since 1996 | 80916 | El Paso Co. ZIP avg. (40) |
|---|---|---|
| Days with 1 in.+ hail | 13 | 18.1 |
| Reports 1 in.+ | 29 | 29 |
| Reports 1.75 in.+ | 11 | |
| All reports | 45 | |
| Last report | Aug. 24, 2025 |
Hail days here run 72 percent of the county ZIP average.
Homes in 80916
| Housing (2020-2024) | 80916 | El Paso Co. |
|---|---|---|
| Median year built | 1987 | 1992 |
| Built before 1980 | 29.3% | 35.8% |
| Built before 2000 | 72.9% | |
| Owner-occupied | 54.3% | 66% |
| Housing units | 15,684 |
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 11 of the 29 reports reached 1.75 inches. With a median build year of 1987 and 72.9% 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 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 18 | 14 | 7 |
| 2020s | 14 | 14 | 4 |
Every 1 in.+ hail day in 80916
1996: July 20 (1.25); 2016: July 7 (1.5), July 14 (2), July 28 (2.5); 2018: June 12 (3), June 13 (2); 2020: Aug. 15 (2); 2021: May 2 (1.75), May 29 (1.25); 2024: May 20 (1); 2025: June 6 (1), June 15 (1.5), Aug. 24 (1).
10 largest reports
| Date | Hail | NCEI |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2018 | 3 in. (teacup) | 767878 |
| July 28, 2016 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 639827 |
| July 28, 2016 | 2.5 in. (tennis ball) | 639839 |
| Aug. 15, 2020 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 919475 |
| June 13, 2018 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 767898 |
| July 14, 2016 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 635760 |
| July 14, 2016 | 2 in. (hen egg) | 635761 |
| May 2, 2021 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 962513 |
| Aug. 15, 2020 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 919472 |
| Aug. 15, 2020 | 1.75 in. (golf ball) | 919473 |
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Neighboring ZIP pages: 80915 (Cimarron Hills) · 80917 (Colorado Springs)
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